A quick-tempered person does foolish things,
But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.

This is a combination of two proverbs written quite closely in succession.

I agree, prompt is not quite the same as being quick-tempered.
Quick tempered gives more of an image of being out of control, and planning gives a sense of purposefulness and being in control.

What makes us quick tempered? I t can be so many different things:

• someone’s assessment of us hits a sore spot, they are truthful in a way we know is correct, but we are not ready to listen to that truth so we defensively lash out
• we are intensely afraid of losing out so we grab quickly with our words
• we are tired and depleted on resources

Whatever makes us quick tempered in a moment, or a day, wastes energy because we take the risk o doing something foolish and thus we have to make amends or restore.

Take a deep breath, do your PQ reps (you can ask me what those are), slow down and listen to your heart, your feelings, and be quiet and still a while to properly assess the situation. It is worth it because in those few moments you may change the situation to love, not hate, and to consistency not confusion.