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Proverbs 14:15-17
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15 A gullible person believes anything,
    but a sensible person watches his step.
16 A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil,
    but a fool is careless[a] and overconfident.
17 A short-tempered person acts stupidly,
    and a person who plots evil is hated.

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  1. Proverbs 14:16 Hebrew meaning uncertain.
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Proverbs 14:15-17
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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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