World English Bible
"A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless."
— Proverbs 14:16, World English Bible
“A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.”
“A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident. ”
“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 may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness.
The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.
A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man 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.