Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleA wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless. King James Bible A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. American Standard Version A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident. Darby Bible Translation A wise [man] feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident. Douay-Rheims Bible A wise man feareth and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over and is confident. English Revised Version A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident. Young's Literal Translation The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident. Proverbs 14:16 /proverbs/14-16.htm">Proverbs 14:16 /proverbs/14-16.htm">Proverbs 14:16 |