Proverbs 14:8
What does Proverbs 14:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 14:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The wisdom of the man of good sense makes his way clear; but the unwise behaviour of the foolish is deceit.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The wisdom of the prudent <FI>is<Fi> to understand his way, And the folly of fools <FI>is<Fi> deceit.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The wisdom of a discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way; but the folly of the foolish is deceit.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 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?
- Psalms 143:8
Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; For in thee do I trust: Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; For I lift up my soul unto thee.
- Ephesians 5:17
Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
- 2 Timothy 3:13
But evil men and impostors shall wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.
- 2 Timothy 3:15
and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
- Luke 12:19
And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, be merry.
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