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

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

16 A wise man is cautious and turns from evil,(C)
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:15 Lit the prudent understand
  2. Proverbs 14:16 Or and falls

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

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

16 The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,(D)
    but a fool(E) is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

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