17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
And a man of wicked intentions is hated.

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

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29 (A)He who is slow to wrath has great understanding,
But he who is [a]impulsive exalts folly.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:29 Lit. short of spirit

29 A patient person shows great understanding,(A)
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

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