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Proverbs 14:8
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Proverbs 14:8
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The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
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Proverbs 14:8 in Other Translations
KJV
8
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
ESV
8
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.
NLT
8
The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.
MSG
8
The wisdom of the wise keeps life on track; the foolishness of fools lands them in the ditch.
CSB
8
The sensible man's wisdom is to consider his way, but the stupidity of fools deceives [them].
Proverbs 14:8 In-Context
6
The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
7
Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their 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.
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2
1.
ver 15;
Proverbs 15:28
;
Proverbs 21:29
2.
ver 24
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