14 The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves,
and a good man, what his deeds deserve.(A)

15 The inexperienced one believes anything,(B)
but the sensible one watches[a] his steps.

16 A wise man is cautious and turns from evil,(C)
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:15 Lit the prudent understand
  2. Proverbs 14:16 Or and falls

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