Proverbs 14:15-17

Easy-to-Read Version

¹⁵Fools believe every word they hear, but wise people think carefully about everything.

¹⁶Wise people are careful and avoid trouble; fools are too confident and careless.

¹⁷A quick-tempered person does stupid things, but it is also true that people don’t like anyone who quietly plans evil.

Proverbs 14:15-17

New International Version

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

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

¹⁷A quick-tempered person^(D) does foolish things,^(E)
and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.^(F)

Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

New International Version (NIV)