Proverbs 14:16
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.”
עָבַר
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation)
יָרֵא
is fearing
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יָרֵא
Fearing, those who fear. Yare. The desire of those who fear Him He will fulfil. The life surrendered to holy awe of God is the life God honours most fully.
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חָכָם
a wise person
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חָכָם
wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
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