Proverbs 14:15,18
Proverbs 14:15 The Message (MSG)
The gullible believe anything they’re told; the prudent sift and weigh every word.
Proverbs 14:18 The Message (MSG)
Foolish dreamers live in a world of illusion; wise realists plant their feet on the ground.
Proverbs 14:15 King James Version (KJV)
The simple believeth every word: But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Proverbs 14:18 King James Version (KJV)
The simple inherit folly: But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The naive believes everything, But the sensible man considers his steps.
Proverbs 14:18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:15 New Century Version (NCV)
Fools will believe anything, but the wise think about what they do.
Proverbs 14:18 New Century Version (NCV)
Fools are rewarded with nothing but more foolishness, but the wise are rewarded with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:15 American Standard Version (ASV)
The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Proverbs 14:18 American Standard Version (ASV)
The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:15 New International Version (NIV)
The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.
Proverbs 14:18 New International Version (NIV)
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:15 New King James Version (NKJV)
The simple believes every word, But the prudent considers well his steps.
Proverbs 14:18 New King James Version (NKJV)
The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The naive or inexperienced person [is easily misled and] believes every word he hears, But the prudent man [is discreet and astute and] considers well where he is going.
Proverbs 14:18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The naive [are unsophisticated and easy to exploit and] inherit foolishness, But the sensible [are thoughtful and far-sighted and] are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:15 New Living Translation (NLT)
Only simpletons believe everything they’re told! The prudent carefully consider their steps.
Proverbs 14:18 New Living Translation (NLT)
Simpletons are clothed with foolishness, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:15 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A gullible person will believe anything, but a sensible person will confirm the facts.
Proverbs 14:18 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The naïve demonstrate a lack of wisdom, but the lovers of wisdom are crowned with revelation-knowledge.