Proverbs 14:15

The simple beleeueth euery word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The naive believes everything, But the sensible man considers his steps.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The simple man has faith in every word, but the man of good sense gives thought to his footsteps.
- Basic English Bible

The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

The simple believeth every word; but the prudent [man] heedeth his going.
- Darby Bible

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.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
- English Revised Version

A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 14:15

14:15 The simple - A foolish man. Looketh - He orders his dealings in the world with due circumspection, not considering so much what other men say as what he ought to do.