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


In Context

12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

13 Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.

14 The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good man rewarded for his.

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

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

17 A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man 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 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 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.