Proverbs 14:16 | |
NASB: A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless. (NASB ©1995) GWT: A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is careless and overconfident. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. ASV: A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident. BBE: The wise man, fearing, keeps himself from evil; but the foolish man goes on in his pride, with no thought of danger. DBY: A wise man feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident. JPS: A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; but the fool behaveth overbearingly, and is confident. WBS: A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. WEB: A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless. YLT: The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident. | |
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