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Proverbs 14:15
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KJ21
The simple believeth every word, but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
ASV
The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
AMP
The naive or inexperienced person [is easily misled and] believes every word he hears, But the prudent man [is discreet and astute and] considers well where he is going.
AMPC
The simpleton believes every word he hears, but the prudent man looks and considers well where he is going.
BRG
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
CSB
The inexperienced one believes anything, but the sensible one watches his steps.
CSBA
The inexperienced one believes anything, but the sensible one watches his steps.
CEB
The naive believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.
CJB
One who doesn’t think believes every word, but the cautious understands his steps.
CEV
Don't be stupid and believe all you hear; be smart and know where you are headed.
DARBY
The simple believeth every word; but the prudent [man] heedeth his going.
DRA
The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.
ERV
Fools believe every word they hear, but wise people think carefully about everything.
EASY
A silly person will believe anything. But a careful person will think before he does anything.
EHV
A gullible person trusts anything, but a sensible person considers his steps.
ESV
The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
ESVUK
The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
EXB
·Fools [The naive] will believe anything, but the ·wise [prudent] ·think about what they do [understand their steps].
GNV
The foolish will believe everything: but the prudent will consider his steps.
GW
A gullible person believes anything, but a sensible person watches his step.
GNT
A fool will believe anything; smart people watch their step.
HCSB
The inexperienced one believes anything, but the sensible one watches his steps.
ICB
A foolish person will believe anything. But a wise person thinks about what he does.
ISV
An unthinking person believes everything, but the prudent one thinks before acting.
JUB
¶ The simple believes every word, but the prudent man understands his steps.
KJV
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
AKJV
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
LSB
The simple believes everything, But the prudent one discerns his steps.
LEB
The simple will believe every word, but the clever will consider his step.
TLB
Only a simpleton believes everything he’s told! A prudent man understands the need for proof.
MSG
The gullible believe anything they’re told; the prudent sift and weigh every word.
MEV
The simple believes every word, but the prudent man considers his steps.
NOG
A gullible person believes anything, but a sensible person watches his step.
NABRE
The naive believe everything, but the shrewd watch their steps.
NASB
The naive believes everything, But the sensible person considers his steps.
NASB1995
The naive believes everything, But the sensible man considers his steps.
NCB
A simple man believes everything he hears, but a prudent man carefully considers every step.
NCV
Fools will believe anything, but the wise think about what they do.
NET
A naive person will believe anything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.
NIRV
A childish person believes anything. But a wise person thinks about how they live.
NIV
The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.
NIVUK
The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.
NKJV
The simple believes every word, But the prudent considers well his steps.
NLV
The one who is easy to fool believes everything, but the wise man looks where he goes.
NLT
Only simpletons believe everything they’re told! The prudent carefully consider their steps.
NRSVA
The simple believe everything, but the clever consider their steps.
NRSVACE
The simple believe everything, but the clever consider their steps.
NRSVCE
The simple believe everything, but the clever consider their steps.
NRSVUE
The simple believe everything, but the clever consider their steps.
OJB
The naive believeth every davar, but the prudent looketh with care to his steps.
RGT
The foolish will believe everything. But the prudent will consider his steps.
RSV
The simple believes everything, but the prudent looks where he is going.
RSVCE
The simple believes everything, but the prudent looks where he is going.
TLV
The naïve believes every word, but the shrewd discerns his steps.
VOICE
The gullible believe anything they are told, but clever people know to question every step.
WEB
A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
WYC
An innocent man believeth to each word; a fell man beholdeth his goings. (An innocent person believeth each and every word; a clever person regardeth, or watcheth, his own steps.)
YLT
The simple giveth credence to everything, And the prudent attendeth to his step.
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