Proverbs 14:15-16
World English Bible
15 A simple man believes everything,
but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
16 A wise man fears and shuns evil,
but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
Proverbs 14:15-16
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
15 The simple believe everything,
but the clever consider their steps.
16 The wise are cautious and turn away from evil,
but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.(A)
Proverbs 14:15-16
New International Version
15 The simple believe anything,
but the prudent give thought to their steps.(A)
Proverbs 14:24-25
World English Bible
24 The crown of the wise is their riches,
but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
25 A truthful witness saves souls,
but a false witness is deceitful.
Proverbs 14:24-25
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but folly is the garland[a] of fools.
25 A truthful witness saves lives,
but one who utters lies is a betrayer.(A)
Footnotes
- 14.24 Cn: Heb is the folly
Proverbs 14:24-25
New International Version
24 The wealth of the wise is their crown,
but the folly of fools yields folly.(A)
25 A truthful witness saves lives,
but a false witness is deceitful.(B)
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