Proverbs 14:8
Lexham English Bible
8 The wisdom of the clever is understanding his ways,
but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:8
Holman Christian Standard Bible
8 The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
Proverbs 14:15
Lexham English Bible
15 The simple will believe every word,
but the clever will consider his step.
Proverbs 14:15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:15 Lit the prudent understand
Proverbs 14:18
Lexham English Bible
18 The simple are adorned with folly,
but the clever are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
Holman Christian Standard Bible
18 The inexperienced inherit foolishness,
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 15:5
Lexham English Bible
5 A fool will despise the instruction of his father,
but he who guards reproof is prudent.
Proverbs 15:5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 A fool despises his father’s discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.(A)
Proverbs 22:3
Lexham English Bible
3 The clever sees danger and hides,
but the simple go on and suffer.
Proverbs 22:3
Holman Christian Standard Bible
3 A sensible person sees danger and takes cover,
but the inexperienced keep going and are punished.(A)
Proverbs 27:12
Lexham English Bible
12 When the clever sees danger, he hides;
the simple go on and suffer.
Proverbs 27:12
Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 A sensible person sees danger and takes cover;
the inexperienced keep going and are punished.(A)
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