Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
The wisdom of a prudent man is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Holman Bible
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
International Standard Version
The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live, but a fool's stupidity deceives him.
American Standard Version
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
Amplified
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.
Bible in Basic English
The wisdom of the man of good sense makes his way clear; but the unwise behaviour of the foolish is deceit.
Darby Translation
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way; but the folly of the foolish is deceit.
Julia Smith Translation
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: and the folly of the foolish is deceit
King James 2000
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The wisdom of the clever is understanding his ways, but the folly of fools is deceit.
Modern King James verseion
The wisdom of the wise is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The wisdom of him that hath understanding is to take heed unto his way; but the foolishness of the unwise deceiveth.
NET Bible
The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.
New Heart English Bible
The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
The Emphasized Bible
The wisdom of the prudent, is to understand his way, but, the folly of dullards, is a fraud.
Webster
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
World English Bible
The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
Youngs Literal Translation
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, And the folly of fools is deceit.
Themes
Deceit » The folly of fools is
Deception » What is deceit/deceitful
Folly » Of men » General references to
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 14:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
7 Go into the presence of a foolish man, and thou shall not perceive the lips of knowledge. 8 The wisdom of a prudent man is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit. 9 Fools mock at sin, but among the upright there is good will.
Cross References
Psalm 111:10
The fear of LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and all who act accordingly have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
Psalm 119:5
O that my ways were established to observe thy statutes!
Psalm 119:34-35
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law, yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
Psalm 119:73
Thy hands have made me and fashioned me. Give me understanding that I may learn thy commandments.
Psalm 143:8
Cause me to hear thy loving kindness in the morning, for in thee do I trust. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to thee.
Proverbs 2:9
Then thou shall understand righteousness and justice and equity, [yea], every good path.
Proverbs 8:20
I walk in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice,
Proverbs 11:18
A wicked man earns deceitful wages, but he who sows righteousness [has] a sure reward.
Jeremiah 13:20
Lift up your eyes, and behold those who come from the north. Where is the flock that was given thee, thy beautiful flock?
Luke 12:19-20
And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou have many goods laid up for many years. Take thine ease, eat, drink, be merry.
Ephesians 4:22
for you to put off the old man according to your former conduct, the man who is corrupt according to the desires of deceitfulness,
Ephesians 5:17
Because of this do not become foolish, but understanding what is the will of the Lord.
Colossians 1:9-10
Because of this we also, from the day that we heard, cease not praying for you and making request that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.
2 Timothy 3:13
But evil men and impostors will go forward to worse, leading astray and being led astray.
2 Timothy 3:15-17
And that from a babe thou have known the sacred writings, which are able to make thee wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show from his good behavior his works in mildness of wisdom.