Proverbs 14:15-16

Modern English Version

¹⁵The simple believes every word,
but the prudent man considers his steps.

¹⁶A wise man fears and departs from evil,
but the fool rages and is self-confident.

Proverbs 14:15-16

New International Version

¹⁵The simple believe anything,
but the prudent give thought to their steps.^(A)

¹⁶The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,^(B)
but a fool^(C) is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

²⁴The crown of the wise is their riches,
but the foolishness of fools is folly.

²⁵A true witness delivers souls,
but a deceitful witness speaks lies.

²⁴The wealth of the wise is their crown,
but the folly of fools yields folly.^(A)

²⁵A truthful witness saves lives,
but a false witness is deceitful.^(B)

Modern English Version (MEV)

New International Version (NIV)