Strong's Lexicon The wisdom חָכְמַ֣ת (ḥā·ḵə·maṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 2451: 1) wisdom 1a) skill (in war) 1b) wisdom (in administration) 1c) shrewdness, wisdom 1d) wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs) 1e) wisdom (ethical and religious) of the prudent עָ֭רוּם (‘ā·rūm) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6175: 1) subtle, shrewd, crafty, sly, sensible 1a) crafty 1b) shrewd, sensible, prudent is to discern הָבִ֣ין (hā·ḇîn) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's Hebrew 995: 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard his way, דַּרְכּ֑וֹ (dar·kōw) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1870: 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.) but the folly וְאִוֶּ֖לֶת (wə·’iw·we·leṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 200: 1) foolishness, folly of fools כְּסִילִ֣ים (kə·sî·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 3684: 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one deceives them. מִרְמָֽה׃ (mir·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 4820: 1) deceit, treachery Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleThe wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them. Young's Literal Translation The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way, And 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. 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. Parallel Verses 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. 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. American Standard Version The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit. English Revised Version The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but 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. Cross References 1 Corinthians 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. Proverbs 15:21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 14:7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. Proverbs 14:6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. Proverbs 14:5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. Proverbs 14:9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. Proverbs 14:10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. Proverbs 14:11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. 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