Proverbs 14:15
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
In context
13 Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow.
14 The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.
15 The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
16 A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.
Proverbs 14:15 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
- KJV King James Version
- The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
- WEB World English Bible
- A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The simple giveth credence to everything, And the prudent attendeth to his step.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The simple believeth every word; but the prudent [man] heedeth his going.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.