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Proverbs 1:32

World English Bible

For the backsliding of the simple will kill them.
The careless ease of fools will destroy them.

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Proverbs 1:32 in other translations

For the backsliding of the simple shall slay them, And the careless ease of fools shall destroy them.

Proverbs 1:32 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 1:32 in context

  1. 30They wanted none of my counsel.
    They despised all my reproof.
  2. 31Therefore they will eat of the fruit of their own way,
    and be filled with their own schemes.
  3. 32For the backsliding of the simple will kill them.
    The careless ease of fools will destroy them.
  4. 33But whoever listens to me will dwell securely,
    and will be at ease, without fear of harm.”