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


In Context

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

13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of mirth is heaviness.

14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

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

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

17 He that is soon angry will deal foolishly: and a man of wicked 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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:15The simple believeth every word; but the prudent man heedeth 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.