King James Bible
KJVThe wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 14:8
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 14:8 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The wisdom of a. discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way; but the folly of the foolish is deceit. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. | |
World English BibleWEB | The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, And the folly of fools is deceit. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe wisdom of a. discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way; but the folly of the foolish is deceit.
English Revised Version
ERVThe wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
World English Bible
WEBThe wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, And the folly of fools is deceit.
American King James Version
AKJVThe wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
King James Bible
KJVThe wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
American Standard Version
ASVThe wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe wisdom of a. discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way; but the folly of the foolish is deceit.
English Revised Version
ERVThe wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
World English Bible
WEBThe wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, And the folly of fools is deceit.
American King James Version
AKJVThe wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.