Proverbs 14:16-17

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¹⁶The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,^(A)
but a fool^(B) is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

¹⁷A quick-tempered person^(C) does foolish things,^(D)
and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.^(E)

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Proverbs 14:16-17

King James Version

¹⁶A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

¹⁷He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

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