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14 From their own ways turncoats are sated,
    from their own actions, the loyal.
15 The naive believe everything,
    but the shrewd watch their steps.[a]
16 The wise person is cautious and turns from evil;
    the fool is reckless and gets embroiled.

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Footnotes

  1. 14:15 The naive gullibly rely on others’ words whereas the shrewd watch their own steps.

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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