World English Bible
Proverbs 14:16
“A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 14
14
The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.
15
A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
16
A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
17
He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.
18
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.