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
Authorized (King James) Version
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way:
but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:15
Modern English Version
15 The simple believes every word,
but the prudent man considers his steps.
Proverbs 14:15
Authorized (King James) Version
15 The simple believeth every word:
but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Proverbs 14:18
Modern English Version
18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
Authorized (King James) Version
18 The simple inherit folly:
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 15:5
Modern English Version
5 A fool despises his father’s instruction,
but he who regards reproof is prudent.
Proverbs 15:5
Authorized (King James) Version
5 A fool despiseth his father’s instruction:
but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
Proverbs 22:3
Modern English Version
3 A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself,
but the simple pass on and are punished.
Proverbs 22:3
Authorized (King James) Version
3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself:
but the simple pass on, and are punished.
Proverbs 27:12
Modern English Version
12 A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself,
but the simple pass on and are punished.
Proverbs 27:12
Authorized (King James) Version
12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself;
but the simple pass on, and are punished.
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