Proverbs 14:17 Meaning and Explanation
“He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Quick anger leads to foolishness; a man of wicked schemes is hated.
The Context of Proverbs 14:17
Proverbs addresses destructive emotional and behavioral patterns.
What Does Proverbs 14:17 Mean?
The quick-tempered person acts without wisdom. Anger that is rapid and hot clouds judgment. He responds to provocation without thought, speaks without reflection, acts without considering consequences. His immediate reactions often bring harm that could have been avoided had he paused.
A man of wicked devices—one who schemes and plots harm—is despised. His calculated evil, his deliberate harm, generates hatred from those around him. The verse pairs quick anger with calculated wickedness, showing that both—whether impulsive or deliberate—lead to a life that is opposed and resented.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 14:17
What does Proverbs 14:17 mean?
Quick anger leads to foolishness; a man of wicked schemes is hated.
What is the context of Proverbs 14:17?
Proverbs addresses destructive emotional and behavioral patterns.