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PROVERBS 14:15
KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT
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“The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.”
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Proverbs 14:15 Translation & Meaning
What does this verse really mean? Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Hebrew Scripture. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the same root words. Use this reference information to gain deeper insight into the Bible and enrich your understanding. Information based on Strong's Exhaustive Concordance[1].
KJV Verse | Original Hebrew | Meaning/ Definition This is a simplified translation of the original Hebrew word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail. | More Use the buttons below to get details on the Hebrew word and view related Bible verses that use the same root word. |
“The simple” | פֶּ֭תִי | Silly (i.e., seducible) | simple |
“believeth” | יַאֲמִ֣ין | Properly, 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 | believeth |
“every” | לְכָל | Properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) | every |
“word:” | דָּבָ֑ר | A word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause | word |
“but the prudent” | וְ֝עָר֗וּם | Cunning (usually in a bad sense) | prudent |
“man” | | (No Hebrew definition. English implied.) | |
“looketh well” | יָבִ֥ין | To separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand | looketh well |
“to his going.” | לַאֲשֻׁרֽוֹ׃ | A step | going |
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13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
Sources:
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