Proverbs 14:16

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

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

Proverbs 14:16 — American Standard Version

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Context — Proverbs 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

13Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.

14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself.

15The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

17He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

18The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

19The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.

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