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Proverbs 14:16

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

Proverbs 14:16 - Amplified Bible

A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil, but the fool bears himself insolently and is [presumptuously] confident.

Proverbs 14:16 - American Standard Version

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

Proverbs 14:16 - Bible in Basic English

The wise man, fearing, keeps himself from evil; but the foolish man goes on in his pride, with no thought of danger.

Proverbs 14:16 - Darby Bible

A wise [man] feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident.

Proverbs 14:16 - English Standard Version

One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.

Proverbs 14:16 - King James Version

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

Proverbs 14:16 - La Biblia de las Americas

El sabio teme y se aparta del mal,
pero el necio es arrogante y descuidado.

Proverbs 14:16 - The Message

The wise watch their steps and avoid evil;
   fools are headstrong and reckless.

 

Proverbs 14:16 - New American Standard Bible

A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.

Proverbs 14:16 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

El sabio teme y se aparta del mal,
Pero el necio es arrogante y descuidado.

Proverbs 14:16 - World English Bible

A wise man fears, and shuns evil, But the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

Proverbs 14:16 - Young's Living Translation

The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident.

Proverbs 14:16 - Additional Comments

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