American Standard Version
"The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going. "
— Proverbs 14:15, American Standard Version
“The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.”
“A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.”
“A naive person will believe anything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.”
“The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.”
“The simple man has faith in every word, but the man of good sense gives thought to his footsteps.”
“The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.”
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And a good manshall be satisfiedfrom himself.
The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.