Proverbs 14:8 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way, And the folly of fools [is] deceit.
English ASV
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
English Amplified
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.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
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.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
The sensible person’s wisdom is to consider his way, but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way; but the folly of the foolish is deceit.
English EASY 2024
A careful person understands what is right and he does it. But a foolish person's silly thoughts deceive him.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
Wisdom lets smart people know what they are doing, but stupid people only think they know.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
Why is a clever person wise? Because he knows what to do. Why is a stupid person foolish? Because he only thinks he knows.
English God's Word - GW 1995
The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life, but the stupidity of fools misleads them.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
The sensible man's wisdom is to consider his way, but the stupidity of fools deceives [them].
English KJV 1611
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
English LSB
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, But the folly of fools is deceit.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
The wisdom of the prudent is to consider his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of fools is deceit.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
The shrewd man's wisdom gives him knowledge of his way, but the folly of fools is their deception.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
People are wise and understanding when they think about the way they live. But people are foolish when their foolish ways trick them.
English NIV
The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
English NKJ 1982
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, But the folly of fools is deceit.
English NLT
The wise look ahead to see what is coming, but fools deceive themselves.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
It is the wisdom of the clever to understand where they go, but the folly of fools misleads.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
For the wisdom of the wise will keep life on the right track, while the fool only deceives himself and refuses to face reality.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
The wisdom of a prudent man is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
The wise man looks ahead. The fool attempts to fool himself and won't face facts.
English Tyndale 1537
The wisdom of him that hath understanding is, to take heed unto his way, but the foolishness of the unwise deceiveth.