Proverbs 14:17

17 Anyone who gets angry quickly does foolish things. And a man who is tricky is hated.

Proverbs 14:17 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 14:17

[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.

Proverbs 14:17 In-Context

15 A childish person believes anything. But a wise person thinks about how he lives.

16 A wise person has respect for the LORD and avoids evil. But a foolish person gets mad and is thoughtless.

17 Anyone who gets angry quickly does foolish things. And a man who is tricky is hated.

18 Childish people act in keeping with their foolish ways. But knowledge makes wise people feel like kings.

19 Evil people will bow down in front of good people. And those who do wrong will bow down at the gates of those who do right.