Proverbs 14:16
King James Version (KJV)
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
In context
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.
18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:16 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless 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.