Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
New American Standard Bible
But
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.
Themes
Deceit » The folly of fools is
Deception » What is deceit/deceitful
Folly » Of men » General references to
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 14:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
7
you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
but there is goodwill among the upright.
Cross References
Psalm 111:10
all who follow His instructions
His praise endures forever.
Psalm 119:5
to keeping Your statutes!
Psalm 119:34-35
and I will obey it
and follow it with all my heart.
Psalm 119:73
י Yod
give me understanding
so that I can learn Your commands.
Psalm 143:8
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
and integrity—every good path.
Proverbs 8:20
along the paths of justice,
Proverbs 11:18
but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.
Jeremiah 13:20
those coming from the north.
Where is the flock entrusted to you,
the sheep that were your pride?
Luke 12:19-20
Ephesians 4:22
You took off
Ephesians 5:17
So don’t be foolish, but understand
Colossians 1:9-10
For this reason also, since the day we heard this, we haven’t stopped praying for you. We are asking
2 Timothy 3:13
Evil people and impostors will become worse, deceiving
2 Timothy 3:15-17
and you know that from childhood you have known the sacred Scriptures,
James 3:13
Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness.