Proverbs 14:15-16

New Living Translation

¹⁵Only simpletons believe everything they’re told!
The prudent carefully consider their steps.

¹⁶The wise are cautious^[a] and avoid danger;
fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.

Proverbs 14:15-16

New International Version

¹⁵The simple believe anything,
but the prudent give thought to their steps.^(A)

¹⁶The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,^(B)
but a fool^(C) is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

²⁴Wealth is a crown for the wise;
the effort of fools yields only foolishness.

²⁵A truthful witness saves lives,
but a false witness is a traitor.

²⁴The wealth of the wise is their crown,
but the folly of fools yields folly.^(A)

²⁵A truthful witness saves lives,
but a false witness is deceitful.^(B)

New Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)