16 A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is careless.

17 A man of quick temper acts foolishly, but a man of discretion is patient.

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.