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Proverbs 14:16

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16zA wise man feareth, and adeparteth from evil:

But the fool brageth, and is confident.

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Footnotes

  1. zSo ch. 22:3. & 27:12.
  2. aSee Job 28:28. & Ps. 34:14.
  3. bch. 26:17 marg.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil,

but a fool is reckless and careless.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,

but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A wise person is cautious and turns from evil,

but a fool is easily angered and is careless.

NLTNew Living Translation

The wise are cautious and avoid danger;

fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

The wise is cautious and turns from evil,

but the fool throws off restraint and is confident.