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