English Standard Version
One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.

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

Berean Study Bible
A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

Douay-Rheims Bible
A wise man feareth and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over and is confident.

English Revised Version
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

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

World English Bible
A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

Young's Literal Translation
The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident.

Proverbs 14:16 Additional Translations ...