15 The inexperienced one believes anything,(A)
but the sensible one watches[a] his steps.

16 A wise person is cautious and turns from evil,(B)
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 14:15 Lit the prudent understands
  2. 14:16 Or and falls

15 The naive believe anything,
    but the prudent give thought to their steps.
16 The wise are careful and avoid evil,
    but fools become excited and overconfident.

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24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.

25 A truthful witness rescues lives,
but one who utters lies is deceitful.(A)

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24 Wealth is the crown of the wise,
    and the folly of fools is folly.
25 A truthful witness saves lives,
    but a deceiver proclaims lies.

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