Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For the backsliding of the simple shall slay them, And the careless ease of fools shall destroy them.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For the turning back of the simple from teaching will be the cause of their death, and the peace of the foolish will be their destruction.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of the foolish shall cause them to perish.

World English Bible (WEB)

For the backsliding of the simple will kill them. The careless ease of fools will destroy them.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

For the turning of the simple slayeth them, And the security of the foolish destroyeth them.