14 The backslider in heart will have his (A)fill of his own ways,
But a good man will (B)be satisfied [a]with his.
15 The [b]naive believes everything,
But the sensible man considers his steps.
16 A wise man [c]is cautious and (C)turns away from evil,
But a fool is arrogant and careless.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:14 Lit from himself
  2. Proverbs 14:15 Lit simple
  3. Proverbs 14:16 Lit fears