17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
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He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 17)Note, 1. Passionate men are justly laughed at. Men who are peevish and touchy, and are soon angry upon every the least provocation, deal foolishly ; they say and do that which is ridiculous, and so expose themselves to contempt; they themselves cannot but be ashamed of it when the heat is over. The consideration of this should engage those especially who are in reputation for wisdom and honour wit…
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