Proverbs 14:8 “The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fool…”

Proverbs 14:8

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

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Cross references

“wisdom”

Ephesians 5:17 James 3:13 Proverbs 2:9 Proverbs 8:20 Psalm 111:10 Psalm 119:5

Ephesians 5:17 · BSB

Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

James 3:13 · BSB

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 2:9 · BSB

Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path.

Proverbs 8:20 · BSB

I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,

Psalm 111:10 · BSB

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

Psalm 119:5 · BSB

Oh, that my ways were committed to keeping Your statutes!

“folly”

2 Timothy 3:13 Proverbs 11:18 Jeremiah 13:20 Ephesians 4:22 Luke 12:19 Luke 12:20

2 Timothy 3:13 · BSB

while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.

Proverbs 11:18 · BSB

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

Jeremiah 13:20 · BSB

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

Ephesians 4:22 · BSB

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

Luke 12:19 · BSB

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!”’

Luke 12:20 · BSB

But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

9Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.

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