Catholic Public Domain Version
"The innocent trust every word. The astute one considers his own steps. Nothing good will be for the deceitful son. But the wise servant shall act prosperously and his way will be set in order. "
— Proverbs 14:15, Catholic Public Domain Version
“The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.”
“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 seems just to a man, but its conclusion leads to death.
Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning occupies the limits of joy.
The foolish will be filled up by his own ways. And the good man shall be above him.
The innocent trust every word. The astute one considers his own steps. Nothing good will be for the deceitful son. But the wise servant shall act prosperously and his way will be set in order.
The wise fear, and so turn away from evil. The foolish leap ahead with confidence.
The impatient will work foolishness. And a resourceful man is hated.
The childish will possess foolishness, and the discerning will anticipate knowledge.