Proverbs 14:15-17

International Children’s Bible

¹⁵A foolish person will believe anything.
But a wise person thinks about what he does.

¹⁶A wise person is careful and stays out of trouble.
But a foolish person is quick to act and careless.

¹⁷A person who quickly loses his temper does foolish things.
But a person with understanding remains calm.

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)

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