Proverbs 14:15

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 14:15

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Berean Standard Bible

The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

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KJV

King James Version

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.

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WEB

World English Bible

A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

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ASV

American Standard Version

The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

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Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 14

¹³ Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow.

¹⁴ The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.

¹⁵ The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

¹⁶ A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

¹⁷ A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.

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