Proverbs 14:8
King James Version (1769)
Other translations
| Verse | KJV | BSB | ASV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. | The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them. | The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit. |
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Original Hebrew words
| English | Hebrew | Say it | Strong's | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [the] wisdom of | חָכְמַ֣ת | cha-khe-MAT | H2451 | wisdomחׇכְמָה (chokh.mah) 1) wisdom 1a) skill (in war) 1b) wisdom (in administration) 1c) shrewdness, wisdom 1d) wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs) 1e) wisdom (ethical and religious) |
| a sensible [person] | עָ֭רוּם | 'A-rum | H6175 | prudentעָרוּם (a.rum) 1) subtle, shrewd, crafty, sly, sensible 1a) crafty 1b) shrewd, sensible, prudent |
| [is] to understand | הָבִ֣ין | ha-VIN | H0995 | to understandבִּין (bin) 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard |
| own way his | דַּרְכּ֑וֹ | dar-KO | H1870G | way: conductדֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) : conduct/lifestyle 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.) |
| and [the] foolishness of | וְאִוֶּ֖לֶת | ve-'i-VE-let | H0200 | follyאִוֶּ֫לֶת (iv.ve.let) foolishness, folly |
| fools | כְּסִילִ֣ים | ke-si-LIM | H3684 | foolכְּסִיל (ke.sil) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one |
| [is] deceit | מִרְמָֽה׃ | mir-MAH | H4820 | deceitמִרְמָה (mir.mah) deceit, treachery |
Words and meanings from STEPBible data (Tyndale House, Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). The capitalized syllable is the stressed one.