14 The backslider in heart will be (A)filled with the fruit of his ways,
    and (B)a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.
15 (C)The simple believes everything,
    but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
16 (D)One who is wise is cautious[a] and (E)turns away from evil,
    but a fool is reckless and careless.
17 A man of (F)quick temper acts foolishly,
    and a man of evil devices is hated.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:16 Or fears [the Lord]

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