Proverbs 14:17

WEB

He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

KJV

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

Commentary

Commentary

He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly,.... A man that is quick and short, of a hasty spirit, and p resently 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.