16 A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil , But a fool is arrogant and careless .

17 A quick-tempered e man 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.