16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil;
But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
16 One who is wise is cautious1 and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
[1] 14:16 Or fears [the Lord]
16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil:
But the fool rageth, and is confident.
16 The wise is cautious and turns from evil,
but the fool throws off restraint and is confident.
16The wise is fearing and turning from evil, || And a fool is transgressing and is confident.
A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.
but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.
16The wise are cautious*14:16 Hebrew The wise fear. and avoid danger;
fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
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