Proverbs 14:8

The English Standar Version

The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.

Cross References

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Psalm 119:5

Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!

Psalm 119:73

Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.

Psalm 143:8

Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.

Proverbs 11:18

The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.

Proverbs 12:5

The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

Proverbs 15:21

Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight ahead.

Proverbs 2:9

Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path;

Proverbs 8:20

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

Ecclesiastes 2:13

Then I saw that there is more gain in wisdom than in folly, as there is more gain in light than in darkness.

Ecclesiastes 2:16

For of the wise as of the fool there is no enduring remembrance, seeing that in the days to come all will have been long forgotten. How the wise dies just like the fool!

Jeremiah 13:20

"Lift up your eyes and see those who come from the north. Where is the flock that was given you, your beautiful flock?

1 Corinthians 3:19

For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, "He catches the wise in their craftiness,"

Ephesians 4:22

to put off your old self,[3] which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires,

Ephesians 5:17

Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

2 Timothy 3:13

while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.