15 The simple believe anything,

but the prudent give thought to their steps.

16 The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,

but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

15 The simple believeth every word: But the prudent man looketh well to his going. 16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: But the fool rageth, and is confident.

15 Only simpletons believe everything they’re told!

The prudent carefully consider their steps.

16 The wise are cautious and avoid danger;

fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.

15 The simple believes every word,

But the prudent considers well his steps.

16 A wise man fears and departs from evil,

But a fool rages and is self-confident.

15 Fools will believe anything,

but the wise think about what they do.

16 Wise people are careful and stay out of trouble,

but fools are careless and quick to act.

15 The simple believeth every word;

But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil;

But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

15 The simple believeth every word; but the prudent man heedeth his going.

16 A wise man feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident.

15 A gullible person believes anything, 

but a sensible person watches his step. 

16 A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil, 

but a fool is carelessand overconfident. 

15 The inexperienced one believes anything,

but the sensible one watches his steps.

16 A wise man is cautious and turns from evil,

but a fool is easily angered and is careless.

15 The simple believe everything,

but the clever consider their steps.

16 The wise are cautious and turn away from evil,

but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.

15 The simple will believe every word,

but the clever will consider his step.

16 The wise is cautious and turns from evil,

but the fool throws off restraint and is confident.

15 A childish person believes anything.

But a wise person thinks about how he lives.

16 A wise person has respect for the Lord and avoids evil.

But a foolish person gets mad and is thoughtless.

15 The naive believes everything,

But the sensible man considers his steps.

16 A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil,

But a fool is arrogant and careless.