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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 [a]naive believes everything,
But the sensible man considers his steps.
16 A wise man [b]is cautious and (A)turns away from evil,
But a fool is arrogant and careless.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:15 Lit simple
  2. Proverbs 14:16 Lit fears

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 (A)crown of the wise is their riches,
But the folly of fools is foolishness.
25 A truthful witness saves lives,
But he who [a](B)utters lies is [b]treacherous.

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  1. Proverbs 14:25 Lit breathes out
  2. Proverbs 14:25 Lit treachery