SinaiProverbs 14:16
World English Bible
A wise man fears and shuns evil,
but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
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Proverbs 14:16 in other translations
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
Proverbs 14:16 in context
- 14The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways;
likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways. - 15A simple man believes everything,
but the prudent man carefully considers his ways. - 16A wise man fears and shuns evil,
but the fool is hot headed and reckless. - 17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly,
and a crafty man is hated. - 18The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.