16 The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,

but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

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

but a fool is reckless and careless.

16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil:

But the fool rageth, and is confident.

16 The wise are cautious and avoid danger;

fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.

16 A wise man fears and departs from evil,

But a fool rages and is self-confident.

16 Wise people are careful and stay out of trouble,

but fools are careless and quick to act.

16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil;

But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

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

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

but a fool is carelessand overconfident. 

16 A wise man is cautious and turns from evil,

but a fool is easily angered and is careless.

16 The wise are cautious and turn away from evil,

but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.

16 The wise is cautious and turns from evil,

but the fool throws off restraint and is confident.

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

But a foolish person gets mad and is thoughtless.