Proverbs 14:3
World English Bible
3 The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back,
but the lips of the wise protect them.
Proverbs 14:3
Modern English Version
3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride,
but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
Proverbs 14:3
New International Version
Proverbs 14:8
World English Bible
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way,
but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:8
Modern English Version
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,
but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:8
New International Version
Proverbs 14:15-16
World English Bible
15 A simple man believes everything,
but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
16 A wise man fears and shuns evil,
but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
Proverbs 14:15-16
Modern English Version
15 The simple believes every word,
but the prudent man considers his steps.
16 A wise man fears and departs from evil,
but the fool rages and is self-confident.
Proverbs 14:15-16
New International Version
15 The simple believe anything,
but the prudent give thought to their steps.(A)
Proverbs 14:18
World English Bible
18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
Modern English Version
18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
New International Version
18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:24
World English Bible
24 The crown of the wise is their riches,
but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
Proverbs 14:24
Modern English Version
24 The crown of the wise is their riches,
but the foolishness of fools is folly.
Proverbs 14:24
New International Version
24 The wealth of the wise is their crown,
but the folly of fools yields folly.(A)
Proverbs 14:33
World English Bible
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
Proverbs 14:33
Modern English Version
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding,
but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
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
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