13 Even in laughter a heart may be sad,
and joy may end in grief.(A)

14 The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves,
and a good one, what his deeds deserve.(B)

15 The inexperienced one believes anything,(C)
but the sensible one watches[a] his steps.

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Footnotes

  1. 14:15 Lit the prudent understands

13 Even in laughter(A) the heart may ache,
    and rejoicing may end in grief.

14 The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways,(B)
    and the good rewarded for theirs.(C)

15 The simple believe anything,
    but the prudent give thought to their steps.(D)

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