Proverbs 14:8

A Conservative Version

The wisdom of a prudent man is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

Cross References

Ephesians 5:17

Because of this do not become foolish, but understanding what is the will of the Lord.

2 Timothy 3:13

But evil men and impostors will go forward to worse, leading astray and being led astray.

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show from his good behavior his works in mildness of wisdom.

Ephesians 4:22

for you to put off the old man according to your former conduct, the man who is corrupt according to the desires of deceitfulness,

Proverbs 11:18

A wicked man earns deceitful wages, but he who sows righteousness [has] a sure reward.

Proverbs 8:20

I walk in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice,

Proverbs 2:9

Then thou shall understand righteousness and justice and equity, [yea], every good path.

Psalm 119:73

Thy hands have made me and fashioned me. Give me understanding that I may learn thy commandments.

Psalm 119:5

O that my ways were established to observe thy statutes!

Psalm 111:10

The fear of LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and all who act accordingly have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.

Jeremiah 13:20

Lift up your eyes, and behold those who come from the north. Where is the flock that was given thee, thy beautiful flock?

Psalm 143:8

Cause me to hear thy loving kindness in the morning, for in thee do I trust. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to thee.

1 Corinthians 3:19

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness before God. For it is written, He who catches the wise in their craftiness,

Proverbs 15:21

Folly is joy to him who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding makes his going straight.

Proverbs 12:5

The thoughts of the righteous are just. The counsels of the wicked are deceit.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

Then I saw that wisdom excels folly as far as light excels darkness.

Ecclesiastes 2:16

For of the wise man, even as of the fool, there is no remembrance forever, seeing that in the days to come all will have been long forgotten. And how the wise man dies even as the fool!