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Proverbs 14:16
A wise man feareth, and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over, and is confident.
Proverbs 14:16 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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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 turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
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In context
13 Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning taketh hold of the ends of joy.
14 A fool shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man shall be above him.
15 The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.
16 A wise man feareth, and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over, and is confident.
17 The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful.
18 The childish shall possess folly, and the prudent shall look for knowledge.
19 The evil shall fall down before the good: and the wicked before the gates of the just.
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