Proverbs 14:8

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:8

BSB
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
AKJV
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
CPDV
The wisdom of a discerning man is to understand his way. And the imprudence of the foolish is to be wandering astray.
ERV
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
NHEB
The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
SMT
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: and the folly of the foolish is deceit.

Commentary for Proverbs 14:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 14:8
Summary
Wise person understands choices; fool employs deception.
Event
Contrasting prudent and foolish thinking
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom