15The simple believeth every word; but the prudent man heedeth his going.


In Context

12 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.

13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful, and the end of mirth is sadness.

14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man from what is in himself.

15 The simple believeth every word; but the prudent man heedeth his going.

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

17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, and a man of mischievous devices is hated.

Proverbs 14:15 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:15The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

14:15A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

14:15The 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.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

14:15The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

14:15The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:15The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:15A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

14:15The simple giveth credence to everything, And the prudent attendeth to his step.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:15The simple believes every word: but the prudent man looks well to his going.