Berean Standard Bible
“The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.”
The book of Proverbs often contrasts the simple, who are naive and easily led, with the prudent, who are thoughtful. Chapter 14 is a string of short sayings that compare the wise with the foolish in everyday behavior.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
World English Bible (WEB)
A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
King James Version (KJV)
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The simple man has faith in every word, but the man of good sense gives thought to his footsteps.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El simple cree á toda palabra: mas el avisado entiende sus pasos.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El ingenuo cree todo lo que le dicen, pero el prudente piensa cada paso que da.
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