Bible Read Proverbs 14

Proverbs 14:15

King James Version (KJV)

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

In context

13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

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Proverbs 14:15 in every translation

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.
BSB Berean Standard Bible
The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
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.