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Proverbs 14:16
A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
Proverbs 14:16 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 14:16 in other translations
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
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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.
18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
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