Proverbs 14:17
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.In other versions
He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
ASV
He who is quickly angry will do what is foolish, but the man of good sense will have quiet.
BBE
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, and a man of mischievous devices is hated.
DBY
He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, And a crafty man is hated.
WEB
Whoso is short of temper doth folly, And a man of wicked devices is hated.
YLT
He that is soon angry deals foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
ENG
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
WBT
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.
BSB
In context
15The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
18The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.