NET Bible
"A naive person will believe anything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps."
— Proverbs 14:15, NET Bible
“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.”
“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 that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death.
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.
The backslider will be paid back from his own ways, but a good person will be rewarded for his.
A naive person will believe anything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.
A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.
A person who has a quick temper will do foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes will be hated.
The naive have inherited folly, but the shrewd will be crowned with knowledge.