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Proverbs 14:15-16
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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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Proverbs 14:15-16
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15 The inexperienced one believes anything,(A)
but the sensible one watches[a] his steps.

16 A wise person is cautious and turns from evil,(B)
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.[b]

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  1. 14:15 Lit the prudent understands
  2. 14:16 Or and falls
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Proverbs 14:24-25
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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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  1. 14.24 Cn: Heb is the folly
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Proverbs 14:24-25
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24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.

25 A truthful witness rescues lives,
but one who utters lies is deceitful.(A)

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