Devine Scripture

Proverbs 14:16

Proverbs chapter 14 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

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

v.16This passage

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

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: