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Proverbs 14:15

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Proverbs 14:15 · King James Version

In other versions

  • The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

    ASV

  • The simple man has faith in every word, but the man of good sense gives thought to his footsteps.

    BBE

  • The simple believeth every word; but the prudent [man] heedeth his going.

    DBY

  • A simple man believes everything, But the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

    WEB

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

    YLT

  • The simple believes every word: but the prudent man looks well to his going.

    ENG

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

    WBT

  • The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

    BSB

In context

13Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

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.

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