Proverbs 14:15
13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
- KJV
- The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
- WEB
- A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
- ASV
- The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
- DARBY
- The simple believeth every word; but the prudent [man] heedeth his going.
- BLB
- The simple one affirms every word, and the prudent one considers his step.
- ÅB
- Den enfoldige tror hvert ord, men den kloke akter på sine skritt.
- OTB
- Den enkle tror alt, men den kloke overveier sine skritt.
- B1930
- Den enfoldige tror hvert ord, men den kloke akter på sine skritt.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Ephesians 5:17
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Read in contextProverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Read in context1 John 4:1
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Read in contextProverbs 27:12
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
Read in contextProverbs 4:26
Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
Read in contextEphesians 4:14
That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
Read in contextProverbs 22:3
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
Read in contextRomans 16:18–19
For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
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