Proverbs 14:17 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 14:17 MSG (The Message)

The hotheaded do things they’ll later regret; the coldhearted get the cold shoulder.

He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: And a man of wicked devices is hated.

A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of evil devices is hated.

Someone with a quick temper does foolish things, but someone with understanding remains calm.

He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.

A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of wicked intentions is hated.

A quick-tempered man acts foolishly and without self-control, And a man of wicked schemes is hated.

Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated.

An impulsive person has a short fuse and can ruin everything, but the wise show self-control.

A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated.