Verse Comparison: Proverbs 14:8
American Standard Version
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
Amplified® Bible
The Wisdom [godly Wisdom, which is comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God] of the prudent is to understand his way, but the folly of [self-confident] fools is to deceive.
Contemporary English Version
Wise people have enough sense to find their way, but stupid fools get lost.
Darby English Version
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way; but the folly of the foolish is deceit.
Good News Bible
Why is a clever person wise? Because he knows what to do. Why is a stupid person foolish? Because he only thinks he knows.
King James Version
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
New American Standard Bible
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of fools is deceit.
New International Version
The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,
but the folly of fools is deception.
New King James Version
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,
But the folly of fools is deceit.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The wisdom of the sensible leads him to understand his way, But the foolishness of fools leads to deceit.
Revised Standard Version
The wisdom of a prudent man is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.
Young's Literal Translation
The wisdom of the prudent `is' to understand his way, And the folly of fools `is' deceit.
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