Proverbs 14:15
Stupid people believe whatever they're told, but sensible people think about what they're doing.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
In Context
14Disloyal people are repaid for what they do, and good people are rewarded.
16Wise people are careful and avoid evil, but stupid people are confidently reckless.
Cross References
2 Samuel 1:5“How do you know Saul and Jonathan died?” David asked the man giving the report.
Nehemiah 6:4They sent me the same message four times, and every time my reply was the same.
Proverbs 14:8Sensible people use their wisdom to decide where they're going, but the foolishness of stupid people is treacherous.
Proverbs 27:12If you're sensible you see danger coming and get out of the way; but stupid people just keep going and suffer the consequences.
Acts 13:7He was close to the governor, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. Sergius Paulus invited Barnabas and Saul to come and visit him since he wanted to hear the word of God.
Ephesians 4:14We shouldn't be little children any more, tossed about and blown along by every passing breeze of doctrine, confused by human trickery, led into error by crafty people who deceitfully scheme.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:15
The Righteous and the Wicked Contrasted. 14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. Note, 1. The misery of sinners will be an eternal surfeit upon their sins: The backslider in heart, who for fear of suffering, or in hope of profit or pleasure, forsakes God and his duty, shall be filled with his own ways; God will give him enough of them. They would not leave their brutish lusts and passions, and therefore they shall stick by them, to their… Read the whole commentary →