NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon The wisdomchokmah (khok-maw') wisdom (in a good sense) -- skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit. of the prudent `aruwm (aw-room') cunning (usually in a bad sense) -- crafty, prudent, subtil. is to understand biyn (bene) to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand his way derek (deh'-rek) a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb but the folly 'ivveleth (iv-veh'-leth) silliness -- folly, foolishly(-ness). of fools kciyl (kes-eel') fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly -- fool(-ish). is deceit mirmah (meer-maw') fraud -- craft, deceit(-ful, -fully), false, feigned, guile, subtilly, treachery. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of fools is deceit. King James Bible The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. Holman Christian Standard Bible The sensible man's wisdom is to consider his way, but the stupidity of fools deceives them. International Standard Version The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live, but a fool's stupidity deceives him. NET Bible The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception. Aramaic Bible in Plain English A cunning one in his wisdom understands his way, and the way of fools is in error. GOD'S WORD® Translation The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life, but the stupidity of fools misleads them. King James 2000 Bible The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. Links Proverbs 14:8Proverbs 14:8 NIV Proverbs 14:8 NLT Proverbs 14:8 ESV Proverbs 14:8 NASB Proverbs 14:8 KJV |
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