Proverbs 14:8
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8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way,
but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:8
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8 It is the wisdom of the clever to understand where they go,
but the folly of fools misleads.(A)
Proverbs 14:8
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Proverbs 14:15
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15 A simple man believes everything,
but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
Proverbs 14:15
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15 The simple believe everything,
but the clever consider their steps.
Proverbs 14:15
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15 The simple believe anything,
but the prudent give thought to their steps.(A)
Proverbs 14:18
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18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
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Footnotes
- 14.18 Or inherit
Proverbs 14:18
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18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 15:5
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5 A fool despises his father’s correction,
but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
Proverbs 15:5
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5 A fool despises a parent’s instruction,
but the one who heeds admonition is prudent.(A)
Proverbs 15:5
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5 A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.(A)
Proverbs 22:3
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3 A prudent man sees danger and hides himself;
but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
Proverbs 22:3
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3 The clever see danger and hide,
but the simple go on and suffer for it.
Proverbs 22:3
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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
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12 The clever see danger and hide,
but the simple go on and suffer for it.(A)
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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