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17 One who is quick-tempered acts foolishly,
    and the schemer is hated.(A)

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17 A man of quick temper acts foolishly,
    but a man of discretion is patient.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 14:17 Gk: Heb is hated

29 Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding,
    but one who has a hasty temper exalts folly.(A)

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29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
    but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

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18 Those who are hot-tempered stir up strife,
    but those who are slow to anger calm contention.(A)

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18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
    but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.

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24 Make no friends with those given to anger,
    and do not associate with hotheads,
25 lest you learn their ways
    and entangle yourself in a snare.

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24 Make no friendship with a man given to anger,
    nor go with a wrathful man,
25 lest you learn his ways
    and entangle yourself in a snare.

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    do not hastily bring into court,
for[a] what will you do in the end,
    when your neighbor puts you to shame?(A)

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  1. 25.8 Cn: Heb or else

    do not hastily bring into court;
for[a] what will you do in the end,
    when your neighbor puts you to shame?

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  1. Proverbs 25:8 Cn: Heb lest