American Standard Version
"A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident. "
— Proverbs 14:16, American Standard Version
“A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.”
“A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.”
“A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.”
“A wise man feareth, and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over, and is confident.”
“The wise man, fearing, keeps himself from evil; but the foolish man goes on in his pride, with no thought of danger.”
“A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.”
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.
The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.