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Proverbs 14:14-16
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Proverbs 14:14-16
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
14 The perverse get what their ways deserve,
and the good, what their deeds deserve.[a]
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:14 Cn: Heb from upon him
Proverbs 14:14-16
New International Version
Proverbs 14:14-16
New International Version
Proverbs 14:14-16
New King James Version
Proverbs 14:14-16
New King James Version
14 The backslider in heart will be (A)filled with his own ways,
But a good man will be satisfied [a]from (B)above.
15 The simple believes every word,
But the prudent considers well his steps.
16 (C)A wise man fears and departs from evil,
But a fool rages and is self-confident.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:14 Lit. from above himself
Proverbs 14:14-16
English Standard Version
Proverbs 14:14-16
English Standard Version
14 The backslider in heart will be (A)filled with the fruit of his ways,
and (B)a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.
15 (C)The simple believes everything,
but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
16 (D)One who is wise is cautious[a] and (E)turns away from evil,
but a fool is reckless and careless.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:16 Or fears [the Lord]
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