16 A wise person [a]is cautious and (A)turns away from evil,
But a fool is arrogant and careless.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:16 Lit fears

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

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12 A prudent person sees evil and hides himself;
But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty.

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12 The prudent see danger and take refuge,
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.(A)

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20 Come, my people, (A)enter your rooms
And close your doors behind you;
Hide for a little [a](B)while
Until (C)indignation [b]runs its course.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 26:20 Lit moment
  2. Isaiah 26:20 Lit passes over

20 Go, my people, enter your rooms
    and shut the doors(A) behind you;
hide(B) yourselves for a little while
    until his wrath(C) has passed by.(D)

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