King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 14:16
“A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 14
14
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself.
15
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.
16
A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
17
[He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
18
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.