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15 The simple believes everything,
But the prudent one discerns his steps.
16 A wise man fears and (A)turns away from evil,
But a fool gets angry and feels secure.

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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

24 The (A)crown of the wise is their riches,
But the folly of fools is folly.
25 A truthful witness delivers souls,
But he who (B)breathes out lies is deceitful.

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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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