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14 A perverse man will be filled with the fruit of his ways,
    and a good man with the fruit of his deeds.[a]
15 The simple believes everything,
    but the prudent looks where he is going.
16 A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil,
    but a fool throws off restraint and is careless.

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  1. Proverbs 14:14 Cn: Heb from upon him

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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