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. Aramaic Bible in Plain English A cunning one in his wisdom understands his way, and the way of fools is in error. Brenton Septuagint Translation The wisdom of the prudent will understand their ways; but the folly of fools leads astray. Contemporary English Version Wise people have enough sense to find their way, but stupid fools get lost. Douay-Rheims Bible The wisdom of a. discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth. 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. JPS Tanakh 1917 The wisdom of the prudent is to look well to his way; But the folly of fools is deceit. Literal Standard Version The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way, | And the folly of fools [is] deceit. Majority Standard Bible The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them. New American Bible The wisdom of the shrewd enlightens their way, but the folly of fools is deceit. NET Bible The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception. New Revised Standard Version It is the wisdom of the clever to understand where they go, but the folly of fools misleads. 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. Young's Literal Translation The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, And the folly of fools is deceit. Additional Translations ... 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 1 Corinthians 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight. As it is written: "He catches the wise in their craftiness." Proverbs 15:21 Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path. 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 house(8) The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way.--To look to it carefully that it is such as God would have it; but "the folly of fools (stupid persons, as Proverbs 14:7], is deceit;" it shows itself in trying to cheat others, though they are sure to be detected at last.Verse 8. - The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way. The wisdom of the prudent is shown by his considering whither his actions lead, the motives from which they spring, the results that attend them. As the apostle enjoins (Ephesians 5:15), "See that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise." Or the clause may be taken as enjoining a wise choice in life, a selection of such a calling or occupation as best suits one's capabilities, station, and opportunities. The folly of fools is deceit. This is not self-deceit, which the word does not denote, but deceit of others. Stupid persons show their folly in trying to cheat others, though they are sure to be detected, and their fraud recoils on themselves. In the case of fools, what they would call wisdom is folly; hence the wording of the sentence. 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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