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15 An unthinking person believes everything,
    but the prudent one thinks before acting.[a]
16 The wise person fears and turns away from evil,
    but a fool is reckless and overconfident.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:15 Lit. one considers his steps

24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,
    but the stupidity of fools is just that—stupidity!

25 A truthful witness saves lives,
    but the person who lies is deceitful.

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