Proverbs 14:15-16
New American Standard Bible
15 The naive believes everything,
But the sensible person considers his steps.
16 A wise person [a]is cautious and (A)turns away from evil,
But a fool is arrogant and careless.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:16 Lit fears
Proverbs 14:15-16
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
15 The simple believe everything,
but the clever consider their steps.
16 The wise are cautious and turn away from evil,
but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.(A)
Proverbs 14:24-25
New American Standard Bible
24 The (A)crown of the wise is their riches,
But the foolishness of fools is simply foolishness.
25 A truthful witness saves lives,
But one who (B)declares lies is [a]deceitful.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:25 Lit a fraud
Proverbs 14:24-25
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but folly is the garland[a] of fools.
25 A truthful witness saves lives,
but one who utters lies is a betrayer.(A)
Footnotes
- 14.24 Cn: Heb is the folly
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