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
Revised Standard Version
15 The simple believes everything,
but the prudent looks where he is going.
16 A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil,
but a fool throws off restraint and is careless.
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
Revised Standard Version
24 The crown of the wise is their wisdom,[a]
but folly is the garland[b] of fools.
25 A truthful witness saves lives,
but one who utters lies is a betrayer.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:24 Cn Compare Gk: Heb riches
- Proverbs 14:24 Cn: Heb folly
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