Proverbs 14:17

Proverbs 14:17 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

17A quick-tempered person does foolish things,

and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.

17A quick-tempered person acts foolishly,

And a person of evil devices is hated.

17A quick-tempered man acts foolishly and without self-control,

And a man of wicked schemes is hated.

17A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,

and a devious man is hated.

17He that is soon angry will deal foolishly;

And a man of wicked devices is hated.

17He that is hastie to anger, committeth follie, and a busie body is hated.

17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly,

and a crafty man is hated.

17Anyone who gets angry quickly does foolish things.

And a person who is tricky is hated.

17A person who quickly becomes angry does silly things.

And people hate anyone with cruel ideas.

17Whoever is short of temper does folly, || And a man of wicked schemes is hated.