Proverbs 14:16

16 ^aOne who is wise is cautious¹ and ^bturns away from evil,

but a fool is reckless and careless.

Related Verses

Proverbs 3:7
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.

Job 28:28
And he said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Psalm 34:14
Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

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