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15 The naive believe everything,
    but the shrewd watch their steps.[a]
16 The wise person is cautious and turns from evil;
    the fool is reckless and gets embroiled.
17 The quick-tempered make fools of themselves,
    and schemers are hated.

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Footnotes

  1. 14:15 The naive gullibly rely on others’ words whereas the shrewd watch their own steps.

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

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

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

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