Proverbs 14:15

Proverbs 14:15 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

15The simple believe anything,

but the prudent give thought to their steps.

15The naive believes everything,

But the sensible person considers his steps.

15The 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.

15The simple man believes every word,

but the prudent man watches his steps.

15The simple believeth every word;

But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

15The foolish will beleeue euery thing: but the prudent will consider his steppes.

15A simple man believes everything,

but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

15A childish person believes anything.

But a wise person thinks about how they live.

15A silly person will believe anything.

But a careful person will think before he does anything.

15The simple gives credence to everything, || And the prudent attends to his step.