Proverbs 14:14-16

New International Reader's Version

¹⁴Those who aren’t faithful will be paid back
for what they’ve done.
And good people will receive rewards
for how they’ve lived.

¹⁵A childish person believes anything.
But a wise person thinks about how they live.

¹⁶A wise person has respect for the Lord and avoids evil.
But a foolish person has a bad temper and yet feels secure.

Proverbs 14:14-16

New International Version

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

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

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

New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

New International Version (NIV)