Proverbs 14:8

Proverbs 14:8 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,

but the folly of fools is deception.

8The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,

But the foolishness of fools is deceit.

8The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,

But the foolishness of fools is deceit.

8The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,

But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.

8The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way,

but the folly of fools deceives them.

8People are wise and understanding when they think about the way they live.

But people are foolish when their foolish ways trick them.