Proverbs 14:16 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 202116 The wise are cautious and turn away from evil, but the fool throws off restraint and is careless. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176916 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: But the fool rageth, and is confident. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition16 A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil, but the fool bears himself insolently and is [presumptuously] confident. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident. See the chapterCommon English Bible16 The wise are careful and avoid evil, but fools become excited and overconfident. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version16 The wise fear, and so turn away from evil. The foolish leap ahead with confidence. See the chapter |