Proverbs 14:17-19

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁷A man of quick temper acts foolishly,
    but a man of discretion is patient.^[a]
¹⁸The simple acquire folly,
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
¹⁹The evil bow down before the good,
    the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

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Proverbs 14:17 Gk: Heb is hated

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