Proverbs 14:15-17

New International Reader's Version

¹⁵A childish person believes anything.
But a wise person thinks about how they live.

¹⁶A wise person has respect for the Lord and avoids evil.
But a foolish person has a bad temper and yet feels secure.

¹⁷Anyone who gets angry quickly does foolish things.
And a person who is tricky is hated.

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)

New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

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