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Proverbs 14:16

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¶ A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

A wise {H2450} man feareth {H3373}, and departeth {H5493} from evil {H7451}: but the fool {H3684} rageth {H5674}, and is confident {H982}.

A wise person fears and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and overconfident.

A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 22:3 (11 votes)

    ¶ A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

  • Proverbs 3:7 (10 votes)

    ¶ Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:22 (8 votes)

    Abstain from all appearance of evil.

  • Proverbs 29:9 (5 votes)

    ¶ [If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest.

  • Proverbs 28:14 (5 votes)

    ¶ Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

  • Proverbs 16:17 (4 votes)

    ¶ The highway of the upright [is] to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

  • Genesis 33:9 (4 votes)

    And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself.