Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 14:15
15The inexperienced one believes anything, but the sensible one watches his steps.
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 a heart may be sad, and joy may end in grief. 14The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves, and a good one, what his deeds deserve. The inexperienced one believes anything, but the sensible one watches his steps. 16A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool is easily angered and is careless. 17A quick-tempered person acts foolishly, and one who schemes is hated.
Read all of Proverbs 14Proverbs 14:15 word by word
פֶּ֭תִי יַאֲמִ֣ין לְכָל־דָּבָ֑ר וְ֝עָר֗וּם יָבִ֥ין לַאֲשֻׁרֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 14:15
- Proverbs 4:26Carefully consider the path for your feet, and all your ways will be established.
- Proverbs 22:3A sensible person sees danger and takes cover, but the inexperienced keep going and are punished.
- Proverbs 27:12A sensible person sees danger and takes cover; the inexperienced keep going and are punished.
- Romans 16:18because such people do not serve our Lord Christ but their own appetites. They deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting with smooth talk and flattering words.
- Ephesians 4:14Then we will no longer be little children, tossed by the waves and blown around by every wind of teaching, by human cunning with cleverness in the techniques of deceit.
- Ephesians 5:17So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
- 1 John 4:1Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
- Proverbs 14:8The sensible person’s wisdom is to consider his way, but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
- Amos 5:13Therefore, those who have insight will keep silent at such a time, for the days are evil.
- Acts 13:7He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God.
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
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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
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