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

Other Translations of Proverbs 14:8

New International Version

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.

English Standard Version

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

The Message

8 The wisdom of the wise keeps life on track; the foolishness of fools lands them in the ditch.

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

8 The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:8

Commentary on Proverbs 14:8

(Read Proverbs 14:8)

We are travellers, whose concern is, not to spy out wonders, but to get to their journey's end; to understand the rules we are to walk by, also the ends we are to walk toward. The bad man cheats himself, and goes on in his mistake.