Proverbs 14:15-17

New Living Translation

¹⁵Only simpletons believe everything they’re told!
The prudent carefully consider their steps.

¹⁶The wise are cautious^[a] and avoid danger;
fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.

¹⁷Short-tempered people do foolish things,
and schemers are 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)

¹⁵The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

¹⁶A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

¹⁷He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

New Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)