NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon The simplepthiy (peth-ee') silly (i.e. seducible) -- foolish, simple(-icity, one). believeth 'aman (aw-man') to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet; morally to be true or certain every word dabar (daw-baw') a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause but the prudent `aruwm (aw-room') cunning (usually in a bad sense) -- crafty, prudent, subtil. man looketh well biyn (bene) to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand to his going 'ashur (aw-shoor') a step -- going, step. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible The naive believes everything, But the sensible man considers his steps. King James Bible The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. Holman Christian Standard Bible The inexperienced one believes anything, but the sensible one watches his steps. International Standard Version An unthinking person believes everything, but the prudent one thinks before acting. NET Bible A naive person believes everything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps. Aramaic Bible in Plain English A child believes every word, and a cunning one distinguishes good from evil. GOD'S WORD® Translation A gullible person believes anything, but a sensible person watches his step. King James 2000 Bible The simple believes every word: but the prudent man looks well where he is going. Links Proverbs 14:15Proverbs 14:15 NIV Proverbs 14:15 NLT Proverbs 14:15 ESV Proverbs 14:15 NASB Proverbs 14:15 KJV |