16 The wise are cautious and turn away from evil, but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.

17 One who is quick-tempered acts foolishly, and the schemer 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.