Proverbs 14:16
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14:16A wise person is cautious42 and turns from evil,
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- 42 Heb “fears.” Since the holy name (Yahweh, translated “the Lord”) is not used, it probably does not here mean fear of the Lord, but of the consequences of actions.
- 43 The Hitpael of עָבַר (’avar, “to pass over”) means “to pass over the bounds of propriety; to act insolently” ( 720 ; cf. “beareth himself insolently”).
- 44 The verb בָּטַח here denotes self-assurance or overconfidence. Fools are not cautious and do not fear the consequences of their actions.
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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.
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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.
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NLTNew Living Translation
The wise are cautious and avoid danger;
fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
The wise is cautious and turns from evil,
but the fool throws off restraint and is confident.
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KJV 1900King James Version
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil:
But the fool rageth, and is confident.
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