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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)

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15 (A)The simple believes everything,
    but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
16 (B)One who is wise is cautious[a] and (C)turns away from evil,
    but a fool is reckless and careless.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:16 Or fears [the Lord]

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)

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Footnotes

  1. 14.24 Cn: Heb is the folly

24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,
    but the folly of fools brings folly.
25 A truthful witness saves lives,
    but one who (A)breathes out lies is deceitful.

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