Proverbs 14:8

WEB

⁸The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

KJV

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

BSB

⁸The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.

FBV

⁸Sensible people use their wisdom to decide where they're going, but the foolishness of stupid people is treacherous.

Extra References

Ephesians 5:17

¹⁷Therefore, don’t be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

2 Timothy 3:13

¹³But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.

⁹For this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, don’t cease praying and making requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, ¹⁰that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God,

James 3:13

¹³Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.

Psalms 111:10

¹⁰The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Psalms 119:5

⁵Oh that my ways were steadfast to obey your statutes!

Psalms 119:73

⁷³Your hands have made me and formed me. Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.

Proverbs 8:20

²⁰I walk in the way of righteousness, in the middle of the paths of justice,

Psalms 119:34-35

³⁴Give me understanding, and I will keep your law. Yes, I will obey it with my whole heart. ³⁵Direct me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in them.

Proverbs 11:18

¹⁸Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.