8The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.


In Context

5 A truthful witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.

6 The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

7 Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips.

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.

9 Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.

10 Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.

Proverbs 14:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:8The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

14:8The wisdom of a. discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way; but the folly of the foolish is deceit.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, And the folly of fools is deceit.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.