Proverbs 14:8

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

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

Latin

Sapientia callidi est intelligere viam suam, et imprudentia stultorum errans.

Hebrew

English

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

Ephesians 5:17
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
2 Timothy 3:13
…while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.
James 3:13
Who 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 1:9–10
For 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 2:9
Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path.
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
Psalm 119:34–35
Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart.
Psalm 119:73
Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.
Psalm 119:5
Oh, that my ways were committed to keeping Your statutes!
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 he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
2 Timothy 3:15–17
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.