King James Version KJV
New International Version NIV
15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
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The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.
16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
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The wise fear the LORD and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.
17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
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A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.
18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
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Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
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The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.
21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
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It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.
22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
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Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.
23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
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All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
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The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly.
25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
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A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.
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