^{15 Ref} Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise;

^{16 Ref} redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

^{17 Ref} Therefore don't be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

^{15 Ref} Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise;

^{16 Ref} redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

^{17 Ref} Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

^{15 Ref} Take care then how you are living, not as unwise, but as wise;

^{16 Ref} Making good use of the time, because the days are evil.

^{17 Ref} For this reason, then, do not be foolish, but be conscious of the Lord's pleasure.