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Proverbs 14:16–17

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16A wise person has respect for the Lord and avoids evil.

But a foolish person gets mad and is thoughtless.

17Anyone who gets angry quickly does foolish things.

And a man who is tricky is hated.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil,

but a fool is reckless and careless.

A man of quick temper acts foolishly,

and a man of evil devices is hated.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,

but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

A quick-tempered person does foolish things,

and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A wise person is cautious and turns from evil,

but a fool is easily angered and is careless.

A quick-tempered person acts foolishly,

and one who schemes is hated.

NLTNew Living Translation

The wise are cautious and avoid danger;

fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.

Short-tempered people do foolish things,

and schemers are hated.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

The wise is cautious and turns from evil,

but the fool throws off restraint and is confident.

He who is short of temper will act foolishly,

and the man who schemes will be hated.

KJV 1900King James Version

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil:

But the fool rageth, and is confident.

He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly:

And a man of wicked devices is hated.