Proverbs 14:17-19

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁷ A quick-tempered person acts foolishly,
and one who schemes is hated.^(A)

¹⁸ The inexperienced inherit foolishness,
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil bow before those who are good,
and the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.