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Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.

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ASV

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

KJV

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

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OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
חָכְמַ֣תcha.khe.Mat[the] wisdom ofH2451 →
עָ֭רוּם'A.ruma sensible [person]H6175 →
הָבִ֣יןha.Vin[is] to understandH995 →
דַּרְכּ֑וֹdar.Koown way hisH1870 →
וְאִוֶּ֖לֶתve.'i.Ve.letand [the] foolishness ofH200 →
כְּסִילִ֣יםke.si.LimfoolsH3684 →
מִרְמָֽה׃mir.Mah[is] deceitH4820 →

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Ephesians 5:15Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,Matthew 7:24Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.Proverbs 14:15The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.Ephesians 5:17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.1 Chronicles 12:32From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.Colossians 3:16Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.2 Timothy 3:13while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.Proverbs 20:24A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?James 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.Colossians 1:9–10For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,Proverbs 8:20I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!Psalms 119:5Oh, that my ways were committed to keeping Your statutes!Psalms 119:34–35Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart.Proverbs 11:18The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.Psalms 119:73Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.Proverbs 2:9Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path.Proverbs 2:7He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,

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King Solomon in Old Age — Gustave Doré, Doré's English Bible (1866), public domain
King Solomon in Old Age — Gustave Doré, Doré's English Bible (1866), public domain
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