Proverbs 14:17

The English Standar Version

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

Cross References

2 Kings 5:12

Are not Abana[3] and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them and be clean?" So he turned and went away in a rage.

Esther 3:6

But he disdained to lay hands on Mordecai alone. So, as they had made known to him the people of Mordecai, Haman sought to destroy all the Jews, the people of Mordecai, throughout the whole kingdom of Ahasuerus.

Proverbs 12:16

The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.

Proverbs 12:2

A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.

Proverbs 14:16

One who is wise is cautious[4] and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.

Proverbs 14:18

The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Proverbs 14:29

Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.

Proverbs 16:32

Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

Proverbs 20:3

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.

Proverbs 22:24

Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man,

Proverbs 29:22

A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.

Proverbs 6:18

a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil,

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the bosom of fools.

Isaiah 32:7

As for the scoundrel -- his devices are evil; he plans wicked schemes to ruin the poor with lying words, even when the plea of the needy is right.

James 1:19

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;