Proverbs 14:15

In 11 translations

BSB

The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

KJV

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

WEB

A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

ASV

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

LSV

The simple gives credence to everything, || And the prudent attends to his step.

YLT

The simple giveth credence to everything, And the prudent attendeth to his step.

DBY

The simple believeth every word; but the prudent [man] heedeth his going.

DRC

The 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.

GNV

The foolish will beleeue euery thing: but the prudent will consider his steppes.

JPS

The thoughtless believeth every word; but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

LXXE

The simple believes every word: but the prudent man betakes himself to after-thought.

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Original-language editions

WLC

פֶּ֭תִי יַאֲמִ֣ין לְכָל־דָּבָ֑ר וְ֝עָר֗וּם יָבִ֥ין לַאֲשֻׁרֽוֹ׃

LXX-Br

Ἄκακος πιστεύει παντὶ λόγῳ, πανοῦργος δὲ ἔρχεται εἰς μετάνοιαν.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Ephesians 5:17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
• Proverbs 14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
• 1 John 4:1Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.
• Proverbs 27:12The prudent see danger and take cover; but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
• Proverbs 4:26Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure.
• Ephesians 4:14Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming.
• Proverbs 22:3The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.
• Romans 16:18–19For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you…
• Acts 13:7an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, a man of intelligence, summoned Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God.
• Amos 5:13Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.

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