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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 14) Proverbs 14:16-17 KJV
"A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated."
Proverbs Chapter 14, Verse 16-17
Proverbs 14:16-17 in Context (Verses 13–20 KJV)
13
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
14
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
15
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
16
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
17
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
18
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.*