Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception. New Living Translation The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves. English Standard Version The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving. Berean Standard Bible The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them. King James Bible The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. New King James Version The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, But the folly of fools is deceit. New American Standard Bible The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of fools is deceit. NASB 1995 The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of fools is deceit. NASB 1977 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, But the folly of fools is deceit. Legacy Standard Bible The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, But the folly of fools is deceit. Amplified Bible The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit. Christian Standard Bible The sensible person’s wisdom is to consider his way, but the stupidity of fools deceives them. Holman Christian Standard Bible The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way, but the stupidity of fools deceives them. American Standard Version The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit. Contemporary English Version Wise people have enough sense to find their way, but stupid fools get lost. English Revised Version The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. GOD'S WORD® Translation The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life, but the stupidity of fools misleads them. Good News Translation Why is a clever person wise? Because he knows what to do. Why is a stupid person foolish? Because he only thinks he knows. International Standard Version The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live, but a fool's stupidity deceives him. Majority Standard Bible The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them. 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way, "" And the folly of fools [is] deceit. Young's Literal Translation The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, And the folly of fools is deceit. Smith's Literal Translation The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: and the folly of the foolish is deceit. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe wisdom of a. discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth. Catholic Public Domain Version The wisdom of a discerning man is to understand his way. And the imprudence of the foolish is to be wandering astray. New American Bible The wisdom of the shrewd enlightens their way, but the folly of fools is deceit. New Revised Standard Version It is the wisdom of the clever to understand where they go, but the folly of fools misleads. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; but the way of fools is deceit. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A cunning one in his wisdom understands his way, and the way of fools is in error. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The wisdom of the prudent is to look well to his way; But the folly of fools is deceit. Brenton Septuagint Translation The wisdom of the prudent will understand their ways; but the folly of fools leads astray. Audio Bible Context The Wise Woman…7Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech. 8The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them. 9Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.… Cross References 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. Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Ephesians 5:15-17 Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, / redeeming the time, because the days are evil. / Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel. Proverbs 16:16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. Colossians 4:5 Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time. Proverbs 19:8 He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success. Proverbs 22:3 The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences. Matthew 7:24-27 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ... Proverbs 28:26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe. 1 Corinthians 3:18-19 Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. / For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. Proverbs 13:16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly. Treasury of Scripture The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. wisdom Proverbs 2:9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path. Proverbs 8:20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. folly Proverbs 11:18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. Jeremiah 13:20 Lift up your eyes, and behold them that come from the north: where is the flock that was given thee, thy beautiful flock? Luke 12:19,20 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry… Jump to Previous Behaviour Clear Deceit Deceiving Deception Discern Folly Foolish Foolishness Fools Good Makes Prudent Sense Sensible Think Thought Understand Unwise Way Ways WisdomJump to Next Behaviour Clear Deceit Deceiving Deception Discern Folly Foolish Foolishness Fools Good Makes Prudent Sense Sensible Think Thought Understand Unwise Way Ways WisdomProverbs 14 1. A wise woman builds her houseThe wisdom of the prudent The Hebrew word for "wisdom" here is "חָכְמָה" (chokmah), which encompasses not just knowledge but also the skillful application of knowledge in daily life. In the ancient Near Eastern context, wisdom was highly valued and often associated with the ability to make sound decisions. The "prudent" (עָרוּם, arum) refers to those who are shrewd or sensible, possessing the foresight to navigate life's complexities. This phrase suggests that true wisdom involves a careful and thoughtful approach to life, where one actively seeks to understand and apply God's principles. is to discern his way but the folly of fools deceives them Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The wisdomחָכְמַ֣ת (ḥā·ḵə·maṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2451: Wisdom of the prudent עָ֭רוּם (‘ā·rūm) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6175: Crafty, shrewd, sensible is to discern הָבִ֣ין (hā·ḇîn) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand his way, דַּרְכּ֑וֹ (dar·kōw) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action but the folly וְאִוֶּ֖לֶת (wə·’iw·we·leṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 200: Silliness of fools כְּסִילִ֣ים (kə·sî·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3684: Stupid fellow, dullard, fool deceives them. מִרְמָֽה׃ (mir·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4820: Deceit, treachery Links Proverbs 14:8 NIVProverbs 14:8 NLT Proverbs 14:8 ESV Proverbs 14:8 NASB Proverbs 14:8 KJV Proverbs 14:8 BibleApps.com Proverbs 14:8 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 14:8 Chinese Bible Proverbs 14:8 French Bible Proverbs 14:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 14:8 The wisdom of the prudent (Prov. 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