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 (A)The simple believes everything,
    but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
16 (B)One who is wise is cautious[a] and (C)turns away from evil,
    but a fool is reckless and careless.

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Footnotes

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

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 The crown of the wise is their wealth,
    but the folly of fools brings folly.
25 A truthful witness saves lives,
    but one who (A)breathes out lies is deceitful.

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