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Proverbs 14:16-18
New American Standard Bible

Chapter 14

16A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless. 17A quick-tempered person acts foolishly, And a person of evil devices is hated. 18The naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
King James Version

Chapter 14

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.
Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 14

16A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool is easily angered and is careless.
17A quick-tempered person acts foolishly, and one who schemes is hated.
18The inexperienced inherit foolishness, but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
New Living Translation

Chapter 14

16The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
17Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated.
18Simpletons are clothed with foolishness, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
English Standard Version

Chapter 14

16 One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless. 17A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated. 18The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
New International Version

Chapter 14

16The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.
17A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.
18The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
New King James Version

Chapter 14

16 A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident. 17A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of wicked intentions is hated. 18The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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