Proverbs 14:15-16
Modern English Version
15 The simple believes every word,
but the prudent man considers his steps.
16 A wise man fears and departs from evil,
but the fool rages and is self-confident.
Proverbs 14:15-16
American Standard Version
15 The simple believeth every word;
But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil;
But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
Proverbs 14:24-25
Modern English Version
24 The crown of the wise is their riches,
but the foolishness of fools is folly.
25 A true witness delivers souls,
but a deceitful witness speaks lies.
Proverbs 14:24-25
American Standard Version
24 [a]The crown of the wise is their riches;
But the folly of fools is only folly.
25 A true witness delivereth souls;
But he that [b]uttereth lies causeth deceit.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:24 Or, Their riches is a crown unto the wise
- Proverbs 14:25 Hebrew breatheth out.
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