Proverbs 14:15
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
The simple beleeueth euery word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
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14That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
14That we hencefoorth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and caried about with euery winde of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftinesse, whereby they lye in waite to deceiue:
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18For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
19For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
18For they that are such, serue not our Lord Iesus Christ, but their owne belly, and by good wordes and faire speeches deceiue the hearts of the simple.
19For your obedience is come abroad vnto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalfe: but yet I would haue you wise vnto that which is good, and ‖simple concerning euill.
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Proverbs 14:15
Without guile; sincere or harmless; in other contexts, lacking wisdom or understanding.
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Believes, trusts, or places faith in.
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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A spoken or written expression, saying, message, command, promise, report, or matter. Sense 2: God's revealed word.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Wise, discerning, thoughtful, circumspect, and careful in judgment or conduct.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Third-person singular present form of look, meaning to direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.
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1. In a good, right, or sound manner. 2. A source of water.
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14:14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
14:14*The backslider in heart shall be filled with his owne wayes: and a good man shall be satisfied from himselfe.
14:15The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
14:15The simple beleeueth euery word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Selected passage14:16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
14:16A wise man feareth, and departeth from euill: but the foole rageth, and is confident.