16 One who is wise is cautious[1] and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.

17 A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:16-17

Commentary on Proverbs 14:16

(Read Proverbs 14:16)

Holy fear guards against every thing unholy.

Commentary on Proverbs 14:17

(Read Proverbs 14:17)

An angry man is to be pitied as well as blamed; but the revengeful is more hateful.