14 A person will be (A)satisfied with good by the fruit of his [a]words,
And the (B)deeds of a person’s hands will return to him.
15 The (C)way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a person who listens to advice is wise.
16 A (D)fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent person conceals dishonor.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:14 Lit mouth

14 From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things,(A)
    and the work of their hands brings them reward.(B)

15 The way of fools seems right to them,(C)
    but the wise listen to advice.(D)

16 Fools(E) show their annoyance at once,(F)
    but the prudent overlook an insult.(G)

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