Proverbs 14:15-17

Young's Literal Translation

¹⁵The simple giveth credence to everything, And the prudent attendeth to his step.

¹⁶The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident.

¹⁷Whoso is short of temper doth folly, And a man of wicked devices 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)

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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New International Version (NIV)