Proverbs 14:17
World English Bible
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14 The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; Likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.
15 The simple believes everything, But the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
16 A wise man fears, and shuns evil, But the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
17 He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, And a crafty man is hated.
18 The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil bow down before the good, And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
20 The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, But the rich person has many friends.