Proverbs 14:15

Proverbs 14:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
• New International Version (NIV)The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The simple believes every word, But the prudent considers well his steps.

Context of Proverbs 14:15

13Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, And the end of joy may be grief. 14The backslider in heart will have his fill with his own [rotten] ways, But a good man will be satisfied with his ways [the godly thought and action which his heart pursues and in which he delights]. 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. 16A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil, But the fool is arrogant and careless. 17A quick-tempered man acts foolishly and without self-control, And a man of wicked schemes is hated.

Proverbs 14:15 word by word

פֶּ֭תִי יַאֲמִ֣ין לְכָל־דָּבָ֑ר וְ֝עָר֗וּם יָבִ֥ין לַאֲשֻׁרֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The simpleפֶּ֫תִיpethîy pethîy pethâ'îy · simpleH6612
• believethאָמַן'âman · be faithfulH539
• every wordדָּבָרdâbâr · word: thingH1697
• but the prudentעָרוּם‛ârûm · prudentH6175
• looketh wellבִּיןbîyn · to understandH995
• to his goingאֲשׁוּר'âshûr 'ashshûr · stepH838

Cross-references for Proverbs 14:15

• Proverbs 4:26Consider well and watch carefully the path of your feet, And all your ways will be steadfast and sure.
• Proverbs 22:3A prudent and far-sighted person sees the evil [of sin] and hides himself [from it], But the naive continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].
• Proverbs 27:12A prudent man sees evil and hides himself and avoids it, But the naive [who are easily misled] continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].
• Romans 16:18For such people do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites and base desires. By smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting [the innocent and the naive].
• Ephesians 4:14So that we are no longer children [spiritually immature], tossed back and forth [like ships on a stormy sea] and carried about by every wind of [shifting] doctrine, by the cunning and trickery of [unscrupulous] men, by the deceitful scheming of people ready to do anything [for personal profit].
• Ephesians 5:17Therefore do not be foolish and thoughtless, but understand and firmly grasp what the will of the Lord is.
• 1 John 4:1Beloved, do not believe every spirit [speaking through a self-proclaimed prophet]; instead test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets and teachers have gone out into the world.
• Proverbs 14:8The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.
• Amos 5:13Therefore, he who is prudent and has insight will keep silent at such a [corrupt and evil] time, for it is an evil time [when people will not listen to truth and will disregard those of good character].
• Acts 13:7who was [closely associated] with the proconsul [of the province], Sergius Paulus, an intelligent and sensible man. He called for Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ].

Commentaries on Proverbs 14:15

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15Simple - In the bad sense (compare Proverbs 1:22).Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15Verse 15 Eager readiness to believe what others say, has ever proved mischievous. The whole world was thus ruined at first. The man who is spiritually wise, depends on the Saviour alone for acceptance. He is watchful against the enemies of his salvation, by taking heed to God's word.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1515. The simple ... word--He is credulous, not from love, but heedlessness (Pr 13:16).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 14:15

• Fool
• Prudence

In the dictionaries

• Backslider
• Confident
• Crib
• Easy
• Envious
• Hasty
• Mock
• Poetry
• Prudent
• Rich

Commentaries on Proverbs 14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings