Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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 See that thou meddle not with a fool; and do as though thou hadst no knowledge. 8 The wisdom of him that hath understanding is to take heed unto his way; but the foolishness of the unwise deceiveth. 9 Fools make but a sport of sin; but there is favourable love among the righteous.
Cross References
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do thereafter. The praise of it endureth forever.
Psalm 119:5
O that my ways were made so direct, that I might keep thy statutes!
Psalm 119:34-35
O give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea I shall keep it with my whole heart.
Psalm 119:73
{Yod} Thy hands have made me and fashioned me, O give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
Psalm 143:8
O let me hear thy loving-kindness betimes in the morning; for in thee is my trust. Show thou me the way that I should walk in; for I lift up my soul unto thee.
Proverbs 2:9
Then shalt thou understand righteousness, judgment and equity - yea, and every good path.
Proverbs 8:20
I walk in the way of righteousness, and in the street of judgment:
Proverbs 11:18
The labour of the ungodly prospereth not; but he that showeth righteousness, shall receive a sure reward.
Jeremiah 13:20
"Lift up your eyes, and behold them, that come from the North: Like a fat flock shall they fall upon thee.
Luke 12:19-20
and I will say to my soul: Soul, thou hast much goods laid up in store for many years, take thine ease: eat, drink and be merry.'
Ephesians 4:22
so then, as concerning the conversation in time past, lay from you that old man, which is corrupt through the deceivable lusts,
Ephesians 5:17
Wherefore, be ye not unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Colossians 1:9-10
For this cause we also, since the day we heard of it have not ceased praying for you, and desiring that ye might be fulfilled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,
2 Timothy 3:13
But the evil men and deceivers, shall wax worse and worse, while they deceive, and are deceived themselves.
2 Timothy 3:15-17
And forasmuch also as thou hast known holy scripture of a child, which is able to make thee wise unto salvation through the faith, which is in Christ Jesus.
James 3:13
If any man be wise and endued with learning among you, let him show the works of his good conversation in meekness that is coupled with wisdom.