Proverbs 14:17
Modern Translations
New International Version
A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.

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

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

Berean Study Bible
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.

New American Standard Bible
A quick-tempered person acts foolishly, And a person of evil devices is hated.

NASB 1995
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of evil devices is hated.

NASB 1977
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of evil devices is hated.

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

Christian Standard Bible
A quick-tempered person acts foolishly, and one who schemes is hated.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a man who schemes is hated.

Contemporary English Version
Fools have quick tempers, and no one likes you if you can't be trusted.

Good News Translation
People with a hot temper do foolish things; wiser people remain calm.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
A short-tempered person acts stupidly, and a person who plots evil is hated.

International Standard Version
A quick tempered person does foolish things, and a devious man is hated.

NET Bible
A person who has a quick temper does foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes is hated.
Classic Translations
King James Bible
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

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

King James 2000 Bible
He that is quickly angry deals foolishly: and a man of wicked intentions is hated.

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

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

American King James Version
He that is soon angry deals foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

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

A Faithful Version
He who is soon angry acts foolishly, and a man of wicked devices is hated.

Darby Bible Translation
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, and a man of mischievous devices is hated.

English Revised Version
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.

Early Modern
Geneva Bible of 1587
He that is hastie to anger, committeth follie, and a busie body is hated.

Bishops' Bible of 1568
An vnpatient man dealeth foolishly: but he that is well aduised, is hated of the foole.

Coverdale Bible of 1535
An vnpacient man handeleth foolishly, but he that is well aduysed, doth other wayes.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Whoever is short of temper does folly, "" And a man of wicked schemes is hated.

Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is short of temper doth folly, And a man of wicked devices is hated.

Smith's Literal Translation
He reaping anger will do folly: and a man of mischiefs will be hated.

Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The impatient will work foolishness. And a resourceful man is hated.

Translations from Aramaic
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Nothing a hasty man does is advised and a wise man is temperate.

Lamsa Bible
A man hasty in whatever he does never seeks counsel; but a wise man is moderate.

OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
A passionate man acts inconsiderately; but a sensible man bears up under many things.
















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