Proverbs 14:8
Common English Bible
8 By their wisdom the prudent understand their way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
Proverbs 14:8
New International Version
Proverbs 14:15
Common English Bible
15 The naive believe anything,
but the prudent give thought to their steps.
Proverbs 14:15
New International Version
15 The simple believe anything,
but the prudent give thought to their steps.(A)
Proverbs 14:18
Common English Bible
18 Stupidity is the lot of the naive,
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 15:5
Common English Bible
5 A fool doesn’t like a father’s instruction,
but those who heed correction are mature.
Proverbs 15:5
New International Version
5 A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.(A)
Proverbs 22:3
Common English Bible
3 Prudent people see trouble and hide,
while the simpleminded go right to it and get punished.
Proverbs 22:3
New International Version
Proverbs 27:12
Common English Bible
12 Prudent people see evil and hide;
the simpleminded go right to it and get punished.
Proverbs 27:12
New International Version
12 The prudent see danger and take refuge,
but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.(A)
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