Proverbs 14:15 (WEB)
A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
Catechism · 1
“Prudence is the virtue that disposes practical reason to discern our true good in every circumstance and to choose the right means of achieving it; "the prudent man looks where he is going."” — Catechism footnote: Prov 14:15.
Fathers and councils · 2
“Plain folks have heard this, and put faith in it, for, as it is written, “the simple man believes every word.”” — editor's note: Prov. xiv. 15.
Read the whole comment“Hence Solomon says: “An innocent man believeth every word.”” — editor's note: Prov. xiv. 15.
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Cross-references · 10
Cited together in Exposition of the Christian Faith III.16.
Cited together in Exposition of the Christian Faith III.16.
Cited together in Exposition of the Christian Faith III.16.
Cited together in Exposition of the Christian Faith III.16.
Cited together in Exposition of the Christian Faith III.16.
Cited together in Exposition of the Christian Faith III.16.
Cited together in Catechism §1806.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy III.10.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy III.10.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy III.10.