17 A quick-tempered person acts foolishly,
And a person of evil devices is hated.

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17 He that is soon angry will deal foolishly;
And a man of wicked devices is hated.

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29 One who is (A)slow to anger has great understanding;
But one who is [a]quick-tempered exalts foolishness.

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  1. Proverbs 14:29 Lit short of spirit

29 He that is slow to anger is of great understanding;
But he that is hasty of spirit [a]exalteth folly.

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  1. Proverbs 14:29 Or, carrieth away