Proverbs 14:16

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A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
World English Bible (WEB)
A wise{H2450} man feareth{H3373}, and departeth{H5493}{(H8802)} from evil{H7451}: but the fool{H3684} rageth{H5674}{(H8693)}, and is confident{H982}{(H8802)}.
Strong's King James
The wise fears and turns-away from evil, A fool is careless and rages.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident.
Young's Literal Translation

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