Proverbs 14:16
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A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
In other translations
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
Hebrew words
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Related verses
- Proverbs 22:3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.
- Proverbs 3:7Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from all appearance of evil.Abstain from every form of evil.
- Genesis 42:18And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:and on the third day he said to them, “I fear God. So do this and you will live:
- Proverbs 29:9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
- 1 Kings 20:10-1110 And Ben–hadad sent unto him, and said, The gods do so unto me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for handfuls for all the people that follow me. 11 And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him that girdeth on his harness boast himself as he that putteth it off.10 Then Ben-hadad sent another message to Ahab: “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if enough dust remains of Samaria for each of my men to have a handful.” 11 And the king of Israel replied, “Tell him: ‘The one putting on his armor should not boast like one taking it off.’”
- Proverbs 28:14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
- Proverbs 16:6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
- Genesis 33:9And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself.“I already have plenty, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what belongs to you.”
- Proverbs 16:17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
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