Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

American Standard Version (ASV)

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The wise man, fearing, keeps himself from evil; but the foolish man goes on in his pride, with no thought of danger.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

A wise [man] feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident.

World English Bible (WEB)

A wise man fears, and shuns evil, But the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident.