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THE MESSAGE
Proverbs 14:17
The hotheaded do things they'll later regret; the coldhearted get the cold shoulder.
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Christian Standard Bible®
A quick-tempered person acts foolishly,and one who schemes is hated.
A quick-tempered person acts foolishly,and one who schemes is hated.
Hebrew Names Version
He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, And a crafty man is hated.
He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, And a crafty man is hated.
King James Version
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
English Standard Version
A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated.
A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated.
New American Standard Bible
A quick-tempered person acts foolishly, And a person of evil devices is hated.
A quick-tempered person acts foolishly, And a person of evil devices is hated.
New Century Version
Someone with a quick temper does foolish things, but someone with understanding remains calm.
Someone with a quick temper does foolish things, but someone with understanding remains calm.
Amplified Bible
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly and without self-control, And a man of wicked schemes is hated.
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly and without self-control, And a man of wicked schemes is hated.
World English Bible
He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, And a crafty man is hated.
He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, And a crafty man is hated.
Geneva Bible (1587)
He that is hastie to anger, committeth follie, and a busie body is hated.
He that is hastie to anger, committeth follie, and a busie body is hated.
Legacy Standard Bible
A quick‑tempered man acts in folly,And a man of evil schemes is hated.
A quick‑tempered man acts in folly,And a man of evil schemes is hated.
Berean Standard Bible
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.
Contemporary English Version
Fools have quick tempers, and no one likes you if you can't be trusted.
Fools have quick tempers, and no one likes you if you can't be trusted.
Complete Jewish Bible
He who is quick-tempered does stupid things, and one who does vile things is hated.
He who is quick-tempered does stupid things, and one who does vile things is hated.
Darby Translation
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, and a man of mischievous devices is hated.
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, and a man of mischievous devices is hated.
Easy-to-Read Version
A quick-tempered person does stupid things, but it is also true that people don't like anyone who quietly plans evil.
A quick-tempered person does stupid things, but it is also true that people don't like anyone who quietly plans evil.
George Lamsa Translation
A man hasty in whatever he does never seeks counsel; but a wise man is moderate.
A man hasty in whatever he does never seeks counsel; but a wise man is moderate.
Good News Translation
People with a hot temper do foolish things; wiser people remain calm.
People with a hot temper do foolish things; wiser people remain calm.
Lexham English Bible
He who is short of temper will act foolishly, and the man who schemes will be hated.
He who is short of temper will act foolishly, and the man who schemes will be hated.
Literal Translation
He who is short of temper acts foolishly; and a man of evil plots is hated.
He who is short of temper acts foolishly; and a man of evil plots is hated.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
An vnpacient man handeleth foolishly, but he that is well aduysed, doth other wayes.
An vnpacient man handeleth foolishly, but he that is well aduysed, doth other wayes.
American Standard Version
He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
Bible in Basic English
He who is quickly angry will do what is foolish, but the man of good sense will have quiet.
He who is quickly angry will do what is foolish, but the man of good sense will have quiet.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly; and a man of wicked devices is hated.
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly; and a man of wicked devices is hated.
King James Version (1611)
Hee that is soone angry, dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked deuices is hated.
Hee that is soone angry, dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked deuices is hated.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
An vnpatient man dealeth foolishly: but he that is well aduised, is hated [of the foole.]
An vnpatient man dealeth foolishly: but he that is well aduised, is hated [of the foole.]
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
A passionate man acts inconsiderately; but a sensible man bears up under many things.
A passionate man acts inconsiderately; but a sensible man bears up under many things.
English Revised Version
He that is soon angry will deal foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
He that is soon angry will deal foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
A man vnpacient schal worche foli; and a gileful man is odiouse.
A man vnpacient schal worche foli; and a gileful man is odiouse.
Update Bible Version
He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
Webster's Bible Translation
[He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
[He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
New English Translation
A person who has a quick temper does foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes is hated.
A person who has a quick temper does foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes is hated.
New King James Version
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of wicked intentions is hated.
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of wicked intentions is hated.
New Living Translation
Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated.
Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated.
New Life Bible
He who has a quick temper acts in a foolish way, and a man who makes sinful plans is hated.
He who has a quick temper acts in a foolish way, and a man who makes sinful plans is hated.
New Revised Standard
One who is quick-tempered acts foolishly, and the schemer is hated.
One who is quick-tempered acts foolishly, and the schemer is hated.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
The impatient, worketh folly, and, a man of wicked devices, is hated.
The impatient, worketh folly, and, a man of wicked devices, is hated.
Douay-Rheims Bible
The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful.
The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful.
Revised Standard Version
A man of quick temper acts foolishly, but a man of discretion is patient.
A man of quick temper acts foolishly, but a man of discretion is patient.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is short of temper doth folly, And a man of wicked devices is hated.
Whoso is short of temper doth folly, And a man of wicked devices is hated.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of evil devices is hated.
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of evil devices is hated.
Contextual Overview
17 The hotheaded do things they'll later regret; the coldhearted get the cold shoulder.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
that: Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 12:16, Proverbs 15:18, Proverbs 16:32, Proverbs 22:24, Proverbs 29:22, Ecclesiastes 7:9, James 1:19
a man: Proverbs 6:18, Proverbs 12:2, Esther 3:6, Esther 7:5, Esther 7:6, Isaiah 32:7, Jeremiah 5:26-29
Reciprocal: Proverbs 14:22 - err Proverbs 20:3 - but 1 Corinthians 13:5 - is not Ephesians 4:31 - wrath Titus 1:7 - not soon
Cross-References
Judges 11:34
Jephthah came home to Mizpah. His daughter ran from the house to welcome him home—dancing to tambourines! She was his only child. He had no son or daughter except her. When he realized who it was, he ripped his clothes, saying, "Ah, dearest daughter—I'm dirt. I'm despicable. My heart is torn to shreds. I made a vow to God and I can't take it back!"
Jephthah came home to Mizpah. His daughter ran from the house to welcome him home—dancing to tambourines! She was his only child. He had no son or daughter except her. When he realized who it was, he ripped his clothes, saying, "Ah, dearest daughter—I'm dirt. I'm despicable. My heart is torn to shreds. I made a vow to God and I can't take it back!"
1 Samuel 18:6
As they returned home, after David had killed the Philistine, the women poured out of all the villages of Israel singing and dancing, welcoming King Saul with tambourines, festive songs, and lutes. In playful frolic the women sang, Saul kills by the thousand, David by the ten thousand! This made Saul angry—very angry. He took it as a personal insult. He said, "They credit David with ‘ten thousands' and me with only ‘thousands.' Before you know it they'll be giving him the kingdom!" From that moment on, Saul kept his eye on David.
As they returned home, after David had killed the Philistine, the women poured out of all the villages of Israel singing and dancing, welcoming King Saul with tambourines, festive songs, and lutes. In playful frolic the women sang, Saul kills by the thousand, David by the ten thousand! This made Saul angry—very angry. He took it as a personal insult. He said, "They credit David with ‘ten thousands' and me with only ‘thousands.' Before you know it they'll be giving him the kingdom!" From that moment on, Saul kept his eye on David.
2 Samuel 18:18
While alive, Absalom had erected for himself a pillar in the Valley of the King, "because," he said, "I have no son to carry on my name." He inscribed the pillar with his own name. To this day it is called "The Absalom Memorial."
While alive, Absalom had erected for himself a pillar in the Valley of the King, "because," he said, "I have no son to carry on my name." He inscribed the pillar with his own name. To this day it is called "The Absalom Memorial."
Proverbs 14:20
An unlucky loser is shunned by all, but everyone loves a winner.
An unlucky loser is shunned by all, but everyone loves a winner.
Proverbs 19:4
Wealth attracts friends as honey draws flies, but poor people are avoided like a plague.
Wealth attracts friends as honey draws flies, but poor people are avoided like a plague.
Hebrews 7:1
Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. He met Abraham, who was returning from "the royal massacre," and gave him his blessing. Abraham in turn gave him a tenth of the spoils. "Melchizedek" means "King of Righteousness." "Salem" means "Peace." So, he is also "King of Peace." Melchizedek towers out of the past—without record of family ties, no account of beginning or end. In this way he is like the Son of God, one huge priestly presence dominating the landscape always.
Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. He met Abraham, who was returning from "the royal massacre," and gave him his blessing. Abraham in turn gave him a tenth of the spoils. "Melchizedek" means "King of Righteousness." "Salem" means "Peace." So, he is also "King of Peace." Melchizedek towers out of the past—without record of family ties, no account of beginning or end. In this way he is like the Son of God, one huge priestly presence dominating the landscape always.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
[He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly,.... A man that is quick and short, of a hasty spirit, and presently discovers anger and resentment in his face; he says and does many foolish things, which he afterwards is sorry for, and repents, and is ashamed of; and he is to be pitied and forgiven;
and a man of wicked devices is hated; one that hides his anger, covers his resentment, contrives schemes to revenge himself, and waits an opportunity to put them in execution, is justly hateful to God and men.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The contrast lies between two forms of evil. Hasty anger acts foolishly, but the “man of wicked devices,” vindictive and insidious, incurs all men’s hatred.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 14:17. He that is soon angry — קצר אפים ketsar appayim, "short of nostrils:" because, when a man is angry, his nose is contracted, and drawn up towards his eyes.
Dealeth foolishly — He has no time for reflection; he is hurried on by his passions, speaks like a fool, and acts like a madman.
