Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.

New American Standard Bible

The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of fools is deceit.

King James Version

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

International Standard Version

The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live, but a fool's stupidity deceives him.

A Conservative Version

The wisdom of a prudent man is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

American Standard Version

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

Amplified


The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.

Bible in Basic English

The wisdom of the man of good sense makes his way clear; but the unwise behaviour of the foolish is deceit.

Darby Translation

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

Julia Smith Translation

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: and the folly of the foolish is deceit

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

The wisdom of the clever is understanding his ways, but the folly of fools is deceit.

Modern King James verseion

The wisdom of the wise is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

The wisdom of him that hath understanding is to take heed unto his way; but the foolishness of the unwise deceiveth.

NET Bible

The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

New Heart English Bible

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

The Emphasized Bible

The wisdom of the prudent, is to understand his way, but, the folly of dullards, is a fraud.

Webster

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.

Youngs Literal Translation

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

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
The wisdom
חכמה 
Chokmah 
Usage: 149

of the prudent
ערוּם 
`aruwm 
Usage: 11

is to understand
בּין 
Biyn 
Usage: 169

דּרך 
Derek 
Usage: 704

but the folly
אוּלת 
'ivveleth 
Usage: 25

of fools
כּסיל 
K@ciyl 
Usage: 70

Context Readings

Proverbs Of Solomon

7 Stay away from a foolish man;
you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
8 The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
9 Fools mock at making restitution,
but there is goodwill among the upright.



Cross References

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow His instructions have good insight.
His praise endures forever.

Psalm 119:5

If only my ways were committed
to keeping Your statutes!

Psalm 119:34-35

Help me understand Your instruction,
and I will obey it
and follow it with all my heart.

Psalm 119:73

י YodYour hands made me and formed me;
give me understanding
so that I can learn Your commands.

Psalm 143:8

Let me experience
Your faithful love in the morning,
for I trust in You.
Reveal to me the way I should go
because I long for You.

Proverbs 2:9

Then you will understand righteousness, justice,
and integrity—every good path.

Proverbs 8:20

I walk in the way of righteousness,
along the paths of justice,

Proverbs 11:18

The wicked man earns an empty wage,
but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.

Jeremiah 13:20

Look up and see
those coming from the north.
Where is the flock entrusted to you,
the sheep that were your pride?

Luke 12:19-20

Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’

Ephesians 4:22

You took off your former way of life, the old self that is corrupted by deceitful desires;

Ephesians 5:17

So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

Colossians 1:9-10

For this reason also, since the day we heard this, we haven’t stopped praying for you. We are asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,

2 Timothy 3:13

Evil people and impostors will become worse, deceiving and being deceived.

2 Timothy 3:15-17

and you know that from childhood you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

James 3:13

Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness.

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