| 15. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Proverbs 14:15:1 ⧉פֶּ֭תִיpetia simple one or naive person Proverbs 14:15:2 ⧉יַאֲמִ֣יןyaaminbelieves Proverbs 14:15:3 ⧉לְכָל־דָּבָ֑רlekholdavarto every word or matter Proverbs 14:15:4 ⧉וְ֝עָר֗וּםvearumbut a prudent one or shrewd person Proverbs 14:15:5 ⧉יָבִ֥יןyavinunderstands Proverbs 14:15:6 ⧉לַאֲשֻׁרֽוֹ׃laashurohis step or his going |
| 15. Formal Translation The simple person trusts every word, but the prudent person discerns his steps. |
| 15. Dynamic Translation Gullible people believe any word, but prudent people weigh each step carefully. |