Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
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wisdom

Proverbs 2:9
Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity--every good path.

Proverbs 8:20
I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,

Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts have a rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

Psalm 119:5, 34, 35, 73
Oh, that my ways were committed to keeping Your statutes! . . .

Psalm 143:8
Let 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.

Ephesians 5:17
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.

Colossians 1:9, 10
For 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, . . .

2 Timothy 3:15-17
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which 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 it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

folly

Proverbs 11:18
The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.

Jeremiah 13:20
Lift up your eyes and see those coming from the north. Where is the flock entrusted to you, the sheep that were your pride?

Luke 12:19, 20
Then I will say to myself, "You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!"' . . .

Ephesians 4:22
to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;

2 Timothy 3:13
while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.

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

Holman Christian Standard 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.

NET Bible
The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
A cunning one in his wisdom understands his way, and the way of fools is in error.
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