King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.
Complete Jewish Bible:
One who doesn't think believes every word, but the cautious understands his steps.
Berean Standard Bible:
The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
American Standard Version:
The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The simple{H6612} believeth{H539} every word{H1697}: but the prudent{H6175} man looketh well{H995} to his going{H838}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Proverbs 14:8
- ¶ The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.
Ephesians 5:17
- Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord [is].
Proverbs 4:26
- Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
Proverbs 27:12
- ¶ A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; [but] the simple pass on, [and] are punished.
1 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.
Ephesians 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;
Romans 16:18
- 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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Commentary for Proverbs 14:15
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6612
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פְּתִי
Transliteration: pᵉthîy
Pronunciation: peth-ee'
Description: or פֶּתִי; or פְּתָאִי; from פָּתָה; silly (i.e. seducible); foolish, simple(-icity, one). - Strong's Number: H539
There are 176 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַן
Transliteration: ʼâman
Pronunciation: aw-man'
Description: a primitive root; (Isaiah 30:21; interchangeable with אָמַן, to go to the right hand); properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet; morally to be true or certain; hence, assurance, believe, bring up, establish, [phrase] fail, be faithful (of long continuance, stedfast, sure, surely, trusty, verified), nurse, (-ing father), (put), trust, turn to the right. - Strong's Number: H1697
There are 1290 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּבָר
Transliteration: dâbâr
Pronunciation: daw-baw'
Description: from דָבַר; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause; act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. - Strong's Number: H6175
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָרוּם
Transliteration: ʻârûwm
Pronunciation: aw-room'
Description: passive participle of עָרַם; cunning (usually in a bad sense); crafty, prudent, subtil. - Strong's Number: H995
There are 162 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בִּין
Transliteration: bîyn
Pronunciation: bene
Description: a primitive root; to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand; attend, consider, be cunning, diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct, have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause, make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal) wise(-ly, man). - Strong's Number: H838
There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָשֻׁר
Transliteration: ʼâshur
Pronunciation: aw-shoor'
Description: or אַשֻּׁר; from אָשַׁר in the sense of going; a step; going, step.