Parallel Verses
New Heart English Bible
The wisdom of the prudent is to think about 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.
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.
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.
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 Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips. 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit. 9 Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.
Cross References
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
Psalm 119:5
Oh that my ways were steadfast to obey your statutes.
Psalm 119:34-35
Give me understanding, and I will keep your Law. Yes, I will obey it with my whole heart.
Psalm 119:73
YOD Your hands have made me and formed me. Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.
Psalm 143:8
Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning, for I trust in you. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to you.
Proverbs 2:9
Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.
Proverbs 8:20
I walk in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice;
Proverbs 11:18
Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
Jeremiah 13:20
"Lift up your eyes, and see those who come from the north: where is the flock that was given you, your beautiful flock?
Luke 12:19-20
I will tell my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take your ease, eat, drink, be merry."'
Ephesians 4:22
that you put away, as concerning your former way of life, the old man, that grows corrupt after the lusts of deceit;
Ephesians 5:17
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Colossians 1:9-10
For this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, do not cease praying and making requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
2 Timothy 3:13
But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.
2 Timothy 3:15-17
From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.
James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.