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 is sorrowful, and the end of mirth is sadness. 14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man from what is in himself. The simple believeth every word; but the prudent [man] heedeth his going. 16A wise [man] feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident. 17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, and a man of mischievous devices is hated.

Proverbs 14:15 word by word

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

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Cross-references for Proverbs 14:15

• Proverbs 4:26Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be well-ordered.
• Proverbs 22:3A prudent [man] seeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
• Proverbs 27:12A prudent [man] seeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; the simple pass on, [and] are punished.
• Romans 16:18For such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly, and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.
• Ephesians 4:14in order that we may be no longer babes, tossed and carried about by every wind of that teaching [which is] in the sleight of men, in unprincipled cunning with a view to systematized error;
• Ephesians 5:17For this reason be not foolish, but understanding what [is] the will of the Lord.
• 1 John 4:1Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, if they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
• Proverbs 14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way; but the folly of the foolish is deceit.
• Amos 5:13Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in this time; for it is an evil time.
• Acts 13:7who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. He, having called Barnabas and Saul to [him], desired 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

Topics related to Proverbs 14:15

• Fool
• Prudence

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• Backslider
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• Hasty
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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