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Berean Standard Bible

A wise man fears * and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

Context

14The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways. 15The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps. 16A wise man fears * and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless. 17A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated. 18The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

English text: Berean Standard Bible (BSB). English audio: Berean Standard Audio Bible.