Proverbs 14:16
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
In context
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.
18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:16 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
- KJV King James Version
- A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
- WEB World English Bible
- A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A wise [man] feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.