16 A wise man [a]is cautious and (A)turns away from evil,
But a fool is arrogant and careless.
17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
And a man of evil devices is hated.
18 The [b]naive inherit foolishness,
But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:16 Lit fears
  2. Proverbs 14:18 Lit simple

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

17 A quick-tempered person(C) does foolish things,(D)
    and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.(E)

18 The simple inherit folly,
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

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