Proverbs 14:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

2 Kings 5:12

What about the River Abana or the River Pharpar? Those rivers in Damascus are just as good as any river in Israel. I could have washed in them and been cured.”

Esther 3:6

And when he found out that Mordecai was a Jew, he knew that killing only Mordecai was not enough. Every Jew in the whole kingdom had to be killed.

Proverbs 12:16

Losing your temper is foolish; ignoring an insult is sensible.

Proverbs 12:2

The LORD likes everyone who lives right, but he punishes everyone who makes evil plans.

Proverbs 14:16

Only a stupid fool is never cautious— so be extra careful and stay out of trouble.

Proverbs 14:18

Stupidity leads to foolishness; be clever and learn.

Proverbs 14:29

It's clever to be patient, but it's stupid to lose your temper.

Proverbs 15:18

Losing your temper causes a lot of trouble, but staying calm settles arguments.

Proverbs 16:32

Controlling your temper is better than being a hero who captures a city.

Proverbs 20:3

It makes you look good when you avoid a fight— only fools love to quarrel.

Proverbs 22:24

Don't make friends with anyone who has a bad temper.

Proverbs 29:22

A person with a quick temper stirs up arguments and commits a lot of sins.

Proverbs 6:18

those who make evil plans or are quick to do wrong,

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Only fools get angry quickly and hold a grudge.

Isaiah 32:7

Cruel people tell lies— they do evil things, and make cruel plans to destroy the poor and needy, even when they beg for justice.

James 1:19

My dear friends, you should be quick to listen and slow to speak or to get angry.