The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
Proverbs 14:8 - New Revised Standard Version It is the wisdom of the clever to understand where they go, but the folly of fools misleads. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: But the folly of fools is deceit. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The Wisdom [godly Wisdom, which is comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God] of the prudent is to understand his way, but the folly of [self-confident] fools is to deceive. American Standard Version (1901) The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit. Common English Bible By their wisdom the prudent understand their way, but the stupidity of fools deceives them. Catholic Public Domain Version The wisdom of a discerning man is to understand his way. And the imprudence of the foolish is to be wandering astray. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The wisdom of a discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth. |
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
Let me hear of your steadfast love in the morning, for in you I put my trust. Teach me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
The wicked earn no real gain, but those who sow righteousness get a true reward.
The thoughts of the righteous are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
Folly is a joy to one who has no sense, but a person of understanding walks straight ahead.
Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path;
For there is no enduring remembrance of the wise or of fools, seeing that in the days to come all will have been long forgotten. How can the wise die just like fools?
Lift up your eyes and see those who come from the north. Where is the flock that was given you, your beautiful flock?
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness,”
You were taught to put away your former way of life, your old self, corrupt and deluded by its lusts,
But wicked people and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving others and being deceived.
Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom.