Proverbs 14:15 - The Scriptures 1998 The simple believes every word, But the clever one watches his step. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The simple believeth every word: But the prudent man looketh well to his going. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The simpleton believes every word he hears, but the prudent man looks and considers well where he is going. American Standard Version (1901) The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going. Common English Bible The naive believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps. Catholic Public Domain Version The innocent trust every word. The astute one considers his own steps. Nothing good will be for the deceitful son. But the wise servant shall act prosperously and his way will be set in order. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight. |