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14 The faithless one will pay for his behavior,[a]
    but a good man will be rewarded[b] for his.
15 An unthinking person believes everything,
    but the prudent one thinks before acting.[c]
16 The wise person fears and turns away from evil,
    but a fool is reckless and overconfident.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:14 Lit. ways
  2. Proverbs 14:14 The Heb. lacks will be rewarded
  3. Proverbs 14:15 Lit. one considers his steps

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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