Proverbs 14:16
16 The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.
Other Translations of Proverbs 14:16
King James Version
16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
English Standard Version
16 One who is wise is cautious
The Message
16 The wise watch their steps and avoid evil; fools are headstrong and reckless.
New King James Version
16 A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident.
New Living Translation
16 The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
Proverbs 29:1
291 Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed-without remedy.
Other Translations of Proverbs 29:1
King James Version
291 He,
English Standard Version
291 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
The Message
291 For people who hate discipline and only get more stubborn, There'll come a day when life tumbles in and they break, but by then it'll be too late to help them.
New King James Version
291 He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
New Living Translation
291 Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 29:1
Commentary on Proverbs 29:1
(Read Proverbs 29:1)
If God wounds, who can heal? The word of God warns all to flee from the wrath to come, to the hope set before us in Jesus Christ.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:16
Commentary on Proverbs 14:16
(Read Proverbs 14:16)
Holy fear guards against every thing unholy.