Proverbs 14:16

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:16

BSB
A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
AKJV
A wise man fears, and departs from evil: but the fool rages, and is confident.
CPDV
The wise fear, and so turn away from evil. The foolish leap ahead with confidence.
ERV
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
NHEB
A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, but the fool is arrogant and reckless.
SMT
The wise one feared and departed from evil: and the foolish overflowing, and being confident.

Commentary for Proverbs 14:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 14:16
Summary
Wisdom fears danger; foolishness ignores it
Event
Contrast between cautious and reckless approaches
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom