Proverbs 14:8

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Summary

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

Wisdom

Folly

Bible References

Wisdom

Then you will understand righteousness, justice,
and integrity—every good path.

I walk in the way of righteousness,
along the paths of justice,

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow His instructions have good insight.
His praise endures forever.

If only my ways were committed
to keeping Your statutes!

Let me experience
Your faithful love in the morning,
for I trust in You.
Reveal to me the way I should go
because I long for You.

So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

For this reason also, since the day we heard this, we haven’t stopped praying for you. We are asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,

and you know that from childhood you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness.

Folly

The wicked man earns an empty wage,
but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.

Look up and see
those coming from the north.
Where is the flock entrusted to you,
the sheep that were your pride?

You took off

your former way of life, the old self

that is corrupted by deceitful desires;

Evil people and impostors will become worse, deceiving and being deceived.