Bible verse
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
Proverbs 14:8 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 14.
4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.
5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
6 A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
7 Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
9 Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
10 The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy.
11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
KJV
The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.
ASV
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
ERV
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
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