Proverbs 14:3
New American Standard Bible
3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back,
But (A)the lips of the wise will protect them.
Proverbs 14:3
New Living Translation
3 A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him,
but the words of the wise keep them safe.
Proverbs 14:3
New International Version
Proverbs 14:3
King James Version
3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
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Proverbs 14:8
New American Standard Bible
8 The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But (A)the foolishness of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:8
New Living Translation
8 The prudent understand where they are going,
but fools deceive themselves.
Proverbs 14:8
New International Version
Proverbs 14:8
King James Version
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
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Proverbs 14:15-16
New American Standard Bible
15 The naive believes everything,
But the sensible person considers his steps.
16 A wise person [a]is cautious and (A)turns away from evil,
But a fool is arrogant and careless.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:16 Lit fears
Proverbs 14:15-16
New Living Translation
15 Only simpletons believe everything they’re told!
The prudent carefully consider their steps.
16 The wise are cautious[a] and avoid danger;
fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
Footnotes
- 14:16 Hebrew The wise fear.
Proverbs 14:15-16
New International Version
15 The simple believe anything,
but the prudent give thought to their steps.(A)
Proverbs 14:15-16
King James Version
15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
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Proverbs 14:18
New American Standard Bible
18 The naive inherit foolishness,
But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
New Living Translation
18 Simpletons are clothed with foolishness,[a]
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Footnotes
- 14:18 Or inherit foolishness.
Proverbs 14:18
New International Version
18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
King James Version
18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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Proverbs 14:24
New American Standard Bible
24 The (A)crown of the wise is their riches,
But the foolishness of fools is simply foolishness.
Proverbs 14:24
New Living Translation
24 Wealth is a crown for the wise;
the effort of fools yields only foolishness.
Proverbs 14:24
New International Version
24 The wealth of the wise is their crown,
but the folly of fools yields folly.(A)
Proverbs 14:24
King James Version
24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
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Proverbs 14:33
New American Standard Bible
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
But among fools it is made known.
Proverbs 14:33
New Living Translation
33 Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart;
wisdom is not[a] found among fools.
Footnotes
- 14:33 As in Greek and Syriac versions; Hebrew lacks not.
Proverbs 14:33
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:33 Hebrew; Septuagint and Syriac discerning / but in the heart of fools she is not known
Proverbs 14:33
King James Version
33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
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