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Proverbs 14:15

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The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
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  1. Ephesians 5:17Rank 1 from verse 15
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    17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

  2. Proverbs 14:8Rank 2 from verse 15
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    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

  3. 1 John 4:1Rank 3 from verse 15
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    1BELOVED, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

  4. Proverbs 27:12Rank 4 from verse 15
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    12A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

  5. Proverbs 4:26Rank 5 from verse 15
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    26Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.

  6. Ephesians 4:14Rank 6 from verse 15
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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;

  7. Proverbs 22:3Rank 7 from verse 15
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    3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

  8. Romans 16:18–19Rank 8 from verse 15
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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.

  9. Acts 13:7Rank 9 from verse 15
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    7Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.

  10. Amos 5:13Rank 10 from verse 15
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    13Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.

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Proverbs 14:15

COMBINED MEANING

simple

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Without guile; sincere or harmless; in other contexts, lacking wisdom or understanding.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

every

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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

COMBINED MEANING

word

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Sense 1: A spoken or written expression, saying, message, command, promise, report, or matter. Sense 2: God's revealed word.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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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

COMBINED MEANING

prudent

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Wise, discerning, thoughtful, circumspect, and careful in judgment or conduct.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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looketh

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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.

14:15The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

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14:16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

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