Proverbs 14:16 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 14:16 MSG (The Message)

The wise watch their steps and avoid evil; fools are headstrong and reckless.

Proverbs 14:16 KJV (King James Version)

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

Proverbs 14:16 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.

Proverbs 14:16 NCV (New Century Version)

Wise people are careful and stay out of trouble, but fools are careless and quick to act.

Proverbs 14:16 ASV (American Standard Version)

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

Proverbs 14:16 NIV (New International Version)

The wise fear the LORD and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

Proverbs 14:16 NKJV (New King James Version)

A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident.

Proverbs 14:16 AMP (Amplified Bible)

A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil, But the fool is arrogant and careless.

Proverbs 14:16 NLT (New Living Translation)

The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.

Proverbs 14:16 TPT (The Passion Translation)

A wise person is careful in all things and turns quickly from evil, while the impetuous fool moves ahead with overconfidence.

Proverbs 14:16 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.