Proverbs 14:17
Modern English Version
17 He who is quick-tempered deals foolishly,
and a man of wicked devices is hated.
Proverbs 14:17
New King James Version
17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
And a man of wicked intentions is hated.
Proverbs 14:29
Modern English Version
29 He who is slow to wrath is of great understanding,
but he who is hasty of spirit exalts folly.
Proverbs 14:29
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:29 Lit. short of spirit
Proverbs 15:18
Modern English Version
18 A wrathful man stirs up strife,
but he who is slow to anger appeases strife.
Proverbs 15:18
New King James Version
18 (A)A wrathful man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger allays contention.
Proverbs 22:24-25
Modern English Version
Saying Three
24 Make no friendship with an angry man,
and with a furious man you will not go,
25 lest you learn his ways
and get a snare to your soul.
Proverbs 22:24-25
New King James Version
24 Make no friendship with an angry man,
And with a (A)furious man do not go,
25 Lest you learn his ways
And set a snare for your soul.
Proverbs 25:8
Modern English Version
8 Do not go forth hastily to strive;
lest you do not know what to do in the end,
when your neighbor has put you to shame.
Proverbs 25:8
New King James Version
8 (A)Do not go hastily to [a]court;
For what will you do in the end,
When your neighbor has put you to shame?
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:8 Lit. contend or bring a lawsuit
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