Proverbs 14:8
English Standard Version
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way,
but the folly of fools is deceiving.
Proverbs 14:8
International Standard Version
8 The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live,
but a fool’s stupidity deceives him.
Proverbs 14:15
English Standard Version
15 (A)The simple believes everything,
but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
Proverbs 14:15
International Standard Version
15 An unthinking person believes everything,
but the prudent one thinks before acting.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:15 Lit. one considers his steps
Proverbs 14:18
English Standard Version
18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
International Standard Version
18 The naïve inherit folly,
but the careful are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 15:5
English Standard Version
Proverbs 15:5
International Standard Version
5 A fool rejects his father’s instructions,
but anyone who respects[a] reproof acts sensibly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:5 Lit. keeps
Proverbs 22:3
English Standard Version
3 (A)The prudent sees danger and hides himself,
but the simple go on and suffer for it.
Proverbs 22:3
International Standard Version
3 The prudent person sees trouble ahead and hides,
but the naïve continue on and suffer the consequences.
Proverbs 27:12
English Standard Version
Proverbs 27:12
International Standard Version
12 Those who are prudent see danger and take refuge,
but the naïve continue on and suffer the consequences.
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