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A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.
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American Standard Version
He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
Christian Standard Bible
A quick-tempered person acts foolishly, and one who schemes is hated.
English Standard Version
A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated.
King James Version
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
New American Standard Bible
A quick-tempered person acts foolishly, And a person of evil devices is hated.
New King James Version
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of wicked intentions is hated.
New Living Translation
Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated.
World English Bible
He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.