Proverbs 14:15
What does Proverbs 14:15 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 14:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The simple man has faith in every word, but the man of good sense gives thought to his footsteps.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The simple giveth credence to everything, And the prudent attendeth to his step.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The 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.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The simple believeth every word; but the prudent [man] heedeth his going.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 22:3
A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
- Amos 5:13
Therefore he that is prudent shall keep silence in such a time; for it is an evil time.
- 1 John 4:1
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
- Ephesians 5:17
Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
- Proverbs 27:12
A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; Butthe simple pass on, and suffer for it.
- Proverbs 4:26
Make level the path of thy feet, And let all thy ways be established.
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