Proverbs 14:16

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 14:16

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

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WEB

World English Bible

A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

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ASV

American Standard Version

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

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Proverbs 14

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.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

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