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Proverbs 14:8

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

Proverbs 14:8 · King James Version

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Proverbs 14:8 in other translations

BSB Berean Standard Bible

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

WEB World English Bible

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

NHEB New Heart English Bible

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

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In context

5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

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

9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

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