Proverbs 14:14-16

The Proverbs of Solomon

¹⁴ The backslider in heart will be _x filled with the fruit of his ways,
and _y a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.
¹⁵ _z The simple believes everything,
but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
¹⁶ _a One who is wise is cautious ₁ and _b turns away from evil,
but a fool is reckless and careless.

1. Cross References
   Proverbs 1:31
   Therefore they shall eat the fruit of their way, and have their fill of their own devices.
   Matthew 6:2
   Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
   Matthew 6:5
   And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
   
2. Cross References
   Proverbs 12:14
   From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.
   Isaiah 3:10
   Tell the righteous that it shall be well with them, for they shall eat the fruit of their deeds.
   
3. Cross References
   Proverbs 1:4
   To give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth -
   
4. Cross References
   Proverbs 22:3
   The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.
   Proverbs 27:12
   The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.
   
5. Cross References
   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.'
   Psalms 34:14
   Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.