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 cautiousOr fears [the Lord] and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.

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.

Other Translations of Proverbs 29:1

King James Version

29¹ He, He...: Heb. A man of reproofs that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

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.