16 (A)One who is wise is cautious[a] and (B)turns away from evil,
    but a fool is reckless and careless.
17 A man of (C)quick temper acts foolishly,
    and a man of evil devices is hated.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:16 Or fears [the Lord]

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