Read the Daily Bible Verse For July 27, 2024 – Proverbs 14:15 To Strengthen Your Spiritual Journey.
Proverbs 14:15 Meaning
Proverbs 14:15 states, “The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.” This proverb advises caution and discernment in decision-making. It contrasts the simple, who easily trusts and accepts information without critical evaluation, with the prudent, who carefully considers the consequences of their actions. It emphasizes the importance of wisdom and careful deliberation before making choices, highlighting that thoughtfulness leads to better outcomes compared to hasty or naive decisions. This proverb encourages individuals to be wise and thoughtful in navigating life’s decisions.
Proverbs 14:15 NIV
The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.
Proverbs 14:15 NLT
Only simpletons believe everything they’re told! The prudent carefully consider their steps.
Proverbs 14:15 ESV
The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
Proverbs 14:15 BSB
The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
Proverbs 14:15 KJV
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Proverbs 14:15 NKJV
The simple believes every word, But the prudent considers well his steps.
Proverbs 14:15 NASB
The naive believes everything, But the sensible person considers his steps.
Proverbs 14:15 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 14:15 CSB
The inexperienced one believes anything, but the sensible one watches his steps.
Proverbs 14:15 HCSB
The inexperienced one believes anything, but the sensible one watches his steps.
Proverbs 14:15 CEV
Don’t be stupid and believe all you hear; be smart and know where you are headed.
Proverbs 14:15 GNT
A fool will believe anything; smart people watch their step.
Proverbs 14:15 Peshitta
A child believes every word, and a cunning one distinguishes good from evil.
Proverbs 14:15 ASV
The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Proverbs 14:15 DBT
The simple believeth every word; but the prudent [man] heedeth his going.
Proverbs 14:15 DRB
The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.
Proverbs 14:15 ERV
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Proverbs 14:15 GW
A gullible person believes anything, but a sensible person watches his step.
Proverbs 14:15 ISR 1998
The simple believes every word, But the clever one watches his step.
Proverbs 14:15 ISV
An unthinking person believes everything, but the prudent one thinks before acting.
Proverbs 14:15 KJP
The simple believeth every word, but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Proverbs 14:15 NET
A naive person believes everything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.
Proverbs 14:15 NHEB
A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
Proverbs 14:15 OJB
The naive believeth every davar, but the prudent looketh with care to his steps.
Proverbs 14:15 WEB
A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
Proverbs 14:15 WBT
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Proverbs 14:15 WYC
An innocent man believeth to each word; a fell man beholdeth his goings. (An innocent person believeth each and every word; a clever person regardeth, or watcheth, his own steps.)
Proverbs 14:15 YLT
The simple giveth credence to everything, And the prudent attendeth to his step.
Proverbs 14:15 JPS 1917
The thoughtless believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Proverbs 14:15 KJ2
The simple believes every word: but the prudent man looks well where he is going.
Proverbs 14:15 AKJV
The simple believes every word: but the prudent man looks well to his going.
Proverbs 14:15 NAS
The naive believes everything, But the sensible man considers his steps.
See Also: Proverbs 14