Proverbs 14:8
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
Other Translations of Proverbs 14:8
King James Version
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
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.
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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.