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Proverbs 14:16

WisdomTemptation

14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

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.

18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

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BSB
A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
KJV
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
WEB
A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
ASV
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
DARBY
A wise [man] feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident.
BLB
A wise one fears and turns aside from evil, and a fool is transgressing and is confident.
ÅB
Den vise frykter og holder seg fra det onde, men dåren er overmodig og trygg.
OTB
En klok person er forsiktig og unngår det onde, men en dåre er hensynsløs og overmodig.
B1930
Den vise frykter og holder sig fra det onde, men dåren er overmodig og trygg.

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