15 The inexperienced one believes anything,(A)
but the sensible one watches[a] his steps.

16 A wise person is cautious and turns from evil,(B)
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.[b]

17 A quick-tempered person acts foolishly,
and one who schemes is hated.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 14:15 Lit the prudent understands
  2. 14:16 Or and falls

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