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
American Standard Version
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way;
But the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:15
World English Bible
15 A simple man believes everything,
but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
Proverbs 14:15
American Standard Version
15 The simple believeth every word;
But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Proverbs 14:18
World English Bible
18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
American Standard Version
18 The simple inherit folly;
But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 15:5
World English Bible
5 A fool despises his father’s correction,
but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
Proverbs 15:5
American Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:5 Or, instruction
- Proverbs 15:5 Or, dealeth prudently
Proverbs 22:3
World English Bible
3 A prudent man sees danger and hides himself;
but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
Proverbs 22:3
American Standard Version
3 A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself;
But the simple pass on, and [a]suffer for it.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:3 Hebrew are mulcted.
Proverbs 27:12
World English Bible
12 A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge;
but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
Proverbs 27:12
American Standard Version
12 A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself;
But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
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