Proverbs 14:16
“A wise man feareth, and departeth from euill: but the foole rageth, and is confident.”
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Proverbs 14:16 Context
14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his owne wayes: and a good man shall be satisfied from himselfe. 15The simple beleeueth euery word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. 16A wise man feareth, and departeth from euill: but the foole rageth, and is confident. 17Hee that is soone angry, dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked deuices is hated. 18The simple inherite folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:16
A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
- King James Version
A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The wise man, fearing, keeps himself from evil; but the foolish man goes on in his pride, with no thought of danger.
- Basic English Bible
A wise [man] feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident.
- Darby Bible
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
- Webster's Bible
A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
- World English Bible
The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; but the fool behaveth overbearingly, and is confident.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 14:16
14:16 Feareth - Trembles at God's judgments when they are either inflicted or threatened. Rageth - Frets against God; or is enraged against his messengers. Confident - Secure and insensible of his danger.