Proverbs 14:16
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
In other versions
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
ASV
The wise man, fearing, keeps himself from evil; but the foolish man goes on in his pride, with no thought of danger.
BBE
A wise [man] feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident.
DBY
A wise man fears, and shuns evil, But the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
WEB
The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident.
YLT
A wise man fears, and departs from evil: but the fool rages, and is confident.
ENG
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
WBT
A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
BSB
In context
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.
18The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.