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Berean Standard Bible

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

Proverbs 14:8

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Study note

Proverbs describes wisdom as practical discernment in daily life. This verse sets it beside the self-deception of fools.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The wisdom of the man of good sense makes his way clear; but the unwise behaviour of the foolish is deceit.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

La ciencia del cuerdo es entender su camino: mas la indiscreción de los necios es engaño.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El sabio medita en sus propios caminos, pero al necio lo engaña su propia necedad.

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