Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionThe wise fear the LORD and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure. English Standard Version One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless. Berean Study Bible A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless. King James Bible A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. New American Standard Bible A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless. American Standard Version A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident. Darby Bible Translation A wise [man] feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident. Douay-Rheims Bible A wise man feareth and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over and is confident. English Revised Version A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident. Young's Literal Translation The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident. Links Proverbs 14:16 Bible HubProverbs 14:16 Bible Apps Proverbs 14:16 Open Bible |