Proverbs 14:14-16

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¹⁴The backslider gets bored with himself; the godly man’s life is exciting.

¹⁵Only a simpleton believes everything he’s told! A prudent man understands the need for proof.

¹⁶A wise man is cautious and avoids danger; a fool plunges ahead with great confidence.

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.

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