Proverbs 14:8

In 11 translations

BSB

The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.

KJV

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

WEB

The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

ASV

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

LSV

The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way, || And the folly of fools [is] deceit.

YLT

The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way, And the folly of fools [is] deceit.

DBY

The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way; but the folly of the foolish is deceit.

DRC

The wisdom of a. discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth.

GNV

The wisdome of ye prudent is to vnderstand his way: but the foolishnes of the fooles is deceite.

JPS

The wisdom of the prudent is to look well to his way; but the folly of fools is deceit.

LXXE

The wisdom of the prudent will understand their ways; but the folly of fools leads astray.

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Original-language editions

WLC

חָכְמַ֣ת עָ֭רוּם הָבִ֣ין דַּרְכּ֑וֹ וְאִוֶּ֖לֶת כְּסִילִ֣ים מִרְמָֽה׃

LXX-Br

Σοφία πανούργων ἐπιγνώσεται τὰς ὁδοὺς αὐτῶν, ἄνοια δὲ ἀφρόνων ἐν πλάνῃ.

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Cross-references most cited first

• Ephesians 5:17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
• 2 Timothy 3:13while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.
• James 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
• Colossians 1:9–10For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may walk in a…
• Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
• Proverbs 11:18The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
• Proverbs 2:9Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path.
• Psalms 119:34–35Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart. Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight.
• Psalms 119:73Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.
• Proverbs 8:20I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,
• Psalms 119:5Oh, that my ways were committed to keeping Your statutes!
• Psalms 143:8Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul.
• Luke 12:19–20Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’ But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who…
• Ephesians 4:22to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;
• 2 Timothy 3:15–17From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction,…
• Jeremiah 13:20Lift up your eyes and see those coming from the north. Where is the flock entrusted to you, the sheep that were your pride?

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