Proverbs 14:14-16

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¹⁴The perverse get what their ways deserve,
    and the good, what their deeds deserve.^[a]
¹⁵The simple believe everything,
    but the clever consider their steps.
¹⁶The wise are cautious and turn away from evil,
    but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.

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Proverbs 14:14 Cn: Heb from upon him

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