Proverbs 14:16
What does Proverbs 14:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 14:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The wise man, fearing, keeps himself from evil; but the foolish man goes on in his pride, with no thought of danger.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A wise man feareth, and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over, and is confident.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A wise [man] feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 33:9
And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; let that which thou hast be thine.
- Proverbs 22:3
A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
- Psalms 119:120
My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; And I am afraid of thy judgments. ע AYIN.
- Nehemiah 5:15
But the former governors that were before me were chargeable unto the people, and took of them bread and wine, besides forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.
- Genesis 42:18
And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:
- Job 31:21
If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, Because I saw my help in the gate:
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