Proverbs 14:16-17
Proverbs 14:16-17 The Message (MSG)
The wise watch their steps and avoid evil; fools are headstrong and reckless. The hotheaded do things they’ll later regret; the coldhearted get the cold shoulder.
Proverbs 14:16-17 King James Version (KJV)
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: But the fool rageth, and is confident. He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: And a man of wicked devices is hated.
Proverbs 14:16-17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless. A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of evil devices is hated.
Proverbs 14:16-17 New Century Version (NCV)
Wise people are careful and stay out of trouble, but fools are careless and quick to act. Someone with a quick temper does foolish things, but someone with understanding remains calm.
Proverbs 14:16-17 American Standard Version (ASV)
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident. He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
Proverbs 14:16-17 New International Version (NIV)
The wise fear the LORD and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure. A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.
Proverbs 14:16-17 New King James Version (NKJV)
A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident. A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of wicked intentions is hated.
Proverbs 14:16-17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil, But the fool is arrogant and careless. A quick-tempered man acts foolishly and without self-control, And a man of wicked schemes is hated.
Proverbs 14:16-17 New Living Translation (NLT)
The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence. Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated.