SinaiProverbs 14:16
American Standard Version
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
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Proverbs 14:16 in other translations
A wise man fears and shuns evil,
but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
Proverbs 14:16 in context
- 14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
- 15The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
- 16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
- 17He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
- 18The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.