Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
The wisdom of the clever is understanding his ways, 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.
A Conservative Version
The wisdom of a prudent man is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
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.
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 Leave {the presence of a foolish man}, [for] you will not [come to] know {words of knowledge}. 8 The wisdom of the clever is understanding his ways, but the folly of fools is deceit. 9 Fools mock [the] guilt offering, but among the upright, it is favorable.
Cross References
Psalm 111:10
The fear of Yahweh [is the] beginning of wisdom; all who do them have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
Psalm 119:5
Oh that my ways were steadfast, to keep your statutes!
Psalm 119:34-35
Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and heed it with [my] whole heart.
Psalm 119:73
Your hands have made me and established me; give me understanding that I may learn your commands.
Psalm 143:8
Cause me to hear your loyal love in the morning, for I trust you. Cause me to know the way that I should go, for I lift up my soul to you.
Proverbs 2:9
Then you will understand righteousness and justice and uprightness--every good course--
Proverbs 8:20
In the way of righteousness I walk, in the midst of paths of justice,
Proverbs 11:18
The wicked earns {deceptive gain}, but he who sows righteousness, a {true reward}.
Jeremiah 13:20
Lift up your eyes and see those coming from [the] north. Where [is] the flock that was given to you, {your magnificent flock}?
Luke 12:19-20
And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many possessions stored up for many years. Relax, eat, drink, celebrate!" '
Ephesians 4:22
[that] you take off, according to your former way of life, the old man, who is being destroyed according to deceitful desires,
Ephesians 5:17
Because of this do not become foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord [is].
Colossians 1:9-10
Because of this also we, from the day we heard about [it], did not cease praying for you, and asking that you may be filled [with] the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual insight,
2 Timothy 3:13
But evil people and imposters will progress to the worse, deceiving and being deceived.
2 Timothy 3:15-17
and that from childhood you have known the holy writings that are able [to make] you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
James 3:13
Who [is] wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good behavior his works, with the humility of wisdom.