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14 A heart that turns ⌞from God⌟ becomes bored with its own ways,
but a good person is satisfied with God’s ways.
15 A gullible person believes anything,
but a sensible person watches his step.
16 A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil,
but a fool is careless and overconfident.

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14 The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways,(A)
    and the good rewarded for theirs.(B)

15 The simple believe anything,
    but the prudent give thought to their steps.(C)

16 The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,(D)
    but a fool(E) is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

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