16A wise man feareth and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over and is confident.


In Context

13 Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning taketh hold of the end 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.

Proverbs 14:16 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:16A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

14:16A wise man fears the Lord and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

14:16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:16A wise man feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

14:16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:16A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

14:16The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:16A wise man fears, and departs from evil: but the fool rages, and is confident.