Movatterモバイル変換

Proverbs 14:29
He that is slow to wrathis of great understanding: buthe that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

Proverbs 12:16
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudentman covereth shame.

Proverbs 15:18
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: buthe that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

a man

Proverbs 6:18
An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,

Proverbs 12:2
A goodman obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

Esther 3:6
And he thought scorn to lay hands on Mordecai alone; for they had shewed him the people of Mordecai: wherefore Haman sought to destroy all the Jews thatwere throughout the whole kingdom of Ahasuerus,even the people of Mordecai.

and a devious man is hated
Deviousness, or deceitfulness, is condemned throughout Scripture. In the cultural and historical context of the Bible, honesty and integrity were highly valued traits. Deceptive behavior often led to social ostracism and divine disfavor, as seen in the story of Jacob and Esau (Genesis 27), where Jacob's deceit caused familial strife. The hatred mentioned here reflects the natural human response to betrayal and dishonesty. InProverbs 6:16-19, deceit is listed among the things the Lord detests. This phrase underscores the importance of living a life of truth and transparency, aligning with the character of Jesus Christ, who is described as "the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6). The contrast between the devious man and the righteous is a recurring theme in Proverbs, emphasizing the blessings of integrity and the consequences of deceit.

• Scripture teaches that uncontrolled anger is never neutral; it always moves the heart toward sin.James 1:19–20 reminds us, “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.”

•Proverbs 29:11 echoes the warning: “A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.” In other words, a short fuse exposes a lack of self-control, which is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23).

• Anger in itself is an emotion God experiences (Psalm 7:11), yet His anger is always righteous and measured. Human anger, when “quick,” bypasses wisdom and love.

• Anger clouds judgment. In that heated moment we say or do things that break relationships, squander opportunities, and dishonor Christ.Ecclesiastes 7:9 warns, “Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of fools.”

• Consider Moses striking the rock in frustration (Numbers 20:10–12). One rash act cost him entrance into the Promised Land.

• Foolishness here is practical, not merely theoretical. It shows up in:

– Hurting others with harsh words (Proverbs 12:18)

– Making hasty decisions (Proverbs 19:2)

– Ignoring godly counsel (Proverbs 15:22)

• Deviousness describes someone who schemes, manipulates, or twists truth for selfish gain.Proverbs 6:12–14 pictures such a person “who winks with his eye… devises evil continually.”

• Deception is the opposite of the transparency God calls for inPsalm 51:6: “Surely You desire truth in the inmost being.”

• Jesus identifies Satan as “the father of lies” (John 8:44). Whenever we bend the truth, we align with that dark kingdom rather than the kingdom of light (Ephesians 5:8–10).

• While anger makes a person look foolish, deception makes him unwelcome. People instinctively distance themselves from someone they cannot trust.Psalm 101:7 states, “No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who speaks falsely shall stand in my presence.”

• Devious behavior eventually surfaces (Luke 8:17). When it does, reputations crumble, and relationships suffer lasting damage.

• God Himself “detests” dishonest scales (Proverbs 11:1) and will ultimately expose and judge deceit (Revelation 21:8).

Proverbs 14:17 sets two vivid warnings side by side. A quick-tempered person becomes foolish in the moment, while a devious person becomes despised over time. Both traits contrast sharply with the Spirit-led life marked by patience, wisdom, honesty, and love. By surrendering our emotions and motives to Christ, we trade the folly of anger and the reproach of deceit for the peace and integrity that honor God and bless those around us.

Ἔξω γὰρ ὀργῆς πᾶς ἀνὴρ σοφώτερος

"Wiser is every man from passion freed." Be not angry, says the Talmud, "and you will not sin." Cato, 'Dist.,' 1:37 -

"Ipse tibi moderare tuis ut parcere possis."And a man of wicked devices is hated. The contrast is not between the different ways in which the two characters are regarded, as that one is despised and ridiculed, and the other hated; but two kinds of evil are set forth in contradistinction, viz. hasty anger and deliberate plotting against others. Septuagint, "The irascible man (ὀξύθυμος) acts without deliberation. but the prudent man endureth much." The Hebrew term, "man of devices," being ambiguous, the LXX. takes it in a favourable sense,φρόνιμος; and they have a different reading of the verb.

Parallel Commentaries ...