Verse Comparison: Proverbs 14:16
<< Proverbs 14:15 Proverbs 14:17 >> American Standard Version
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.Amplified® Bible
A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil, but the fool bears himself insolently and is [presumptuously] confident.Contemporary English Version
Only a stupid fool is never cautious-- so be extra careful and stay out of trouble.Darby English Version
A wise [man] feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident.Good News Bible
Sensible people are careful to stay out of trouble, but stupid people are careless and act too quickly.King James Version
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.New American Standard Bible
A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.New International Version
A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil,
but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.New King James Version
A wise man fears and departs from evil,
But a fool rages and is self-confident.N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A wise man displays caution and turns away from evil, But a fool acts arrogantly and carelessly.Revised Standard Version
A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is careless.Young's Literal Translation
The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident.
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