Proverbs 14:8
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.”
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“The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.”
King James Version · Public Domain“The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“The wisdom of the prudent <FI>is<Fi> to understand his way, And the folly of fools <FI>is<Fi> deceit.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 14:8 — 19 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
- Psalms 119:5Oh, that my ways were committed to keeping Your statutes!
- Psalms 119:34Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart.
- Psalms 119:73Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.
- 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.
- Proverbs 2:9Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path.
- Proverbs 8:20I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,
- Proverbs 11:18The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
- Proverbs 12:5The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
- Ecclesiastes 2:13And I saw that wisdom exceeds folly, just as light exceeds darkness:
- Ecclesiastes 2:16For there is no lasting remembrance of the wise, just as with the fool, seeing that both will be forgotten in the days to come. Alas, the wise man will die just like the fool!
- 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?
- Luke 12:19Then 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 4:22to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;
- Ephesians 5:17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
- Colossians 1:9For 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 3:13while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.
- 2 Timothy 3:15From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
- 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.
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