Proverbs 14:16
16A wise man feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil,
but a fool is reckless and careless.
Copyright 2001 Crossway Bibles
NIVNew International Version (2011)
The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,
but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
A wise person is cautious and turns from evil,
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.
Copyright 2017 Holman Bible Publishers
NLTNew Living Translation
The wise are cautious and avoid danger;
fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved.
LEBThe Lexham English Bible
The wise is cautious and turns from evil,
but the fool throws off restraint and is confident.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil:
But the fool rageth, and is confident.
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