Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of fools is deceit.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,
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.

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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
חכמה 
Chokmah 
Usage: 149

of the prudent
ערוּם 
`aruwm 
Usage: 11

is to understand
בּין 
Biyn 
Usage: 169

דּרך 
Derek 
Usage: 704

but the folly
אוּלת 
'ivveleth 
Usage: 25

of fools
כּסיל 
K@ciyl 
Usage: 70

Context Readings

Proverbs Of Solomon

7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when you perceive that he does not have lips of knowledge. 8 The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of fools is deceit.
9 Fools mock at sin, but among the righteous there is good will.

Cross References

Psalm 111:10

The respect and reverence for Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom. All who obey his commandments show good sense (insight) and understanding. His praise endures (continues) forever.

Psalm 119:5

Oh that my ways may be established to keep your statutes!

Psalm 119:34-35

Give me understanding, that I may observe your law and keep it with all my heart.

Psalm 119:73

Your hands made me and fashioned me. Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.

Psalm 143:8

Let me hear your loving kindness in the morning. For I trust in you! Teach me the way in which I should walk for to you I am lifted up.

Proverbs 2:9

You will understand righteousness and justice. You will have equity and every good course in life.

Proverbs 8:20

I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:

Proverbs 11:18

The wicked works a deceitful work. There is a sure reward for the one who sows righteousness.

Jeremiah 13:20

Look up, and see those who are coming from the north. Where is the flock that was given to you? Where are your beautiful sheep?

Luke 12:19-20

I will say to my self: 'You have many possessions saved for many years. Take it easy and eat, drink and be merry.'

Ephesians 4:22

You put away your former way (course) (behavior) (conversation) of life, the old self that was corrupt with the lusts of deceit.

Ephesians 5:17

Do not be foolish, but understand (perceive) what the will of Jehovah is.

Colossians 1:9-10

Since the day we heard about you, we have not ceased to pray and make request for you. We pray for you to be filled with the [intimate accurate] knowledge (discernment) (recognition) of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. (Philippians 1:9) (John 17:3)

2 Timothy 3:13

But evil men and impostors will become worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.

2 Timothy 3:15-17

From childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to make you wise to salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus.

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his works are from meekness because of wisdom.

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