Proverbs 14:17-19
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
17 The quick-tempered make fools of themselves,
and schemers are hated.
18 The simple have folly as an adornment,
but the shrewd wear knowledge as a crown.[a]
19 The malicious bow down before the good,
and the wicked, at the gates of the just.
Footnotes
- 14:18 The inner quality of a person, simple or wise, will eventually be revealed.
Proverbs 14:17-19
New International Version
17 A quick-tempered person(A) does foolish things,(B)
and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.(C)
18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good,
and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.(D)
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