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Proverbs 14:8 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 14 · verse 8 · King James Version
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.Proverbs 14:8 · King James Version
Proverbs 14:8 in context
6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
7Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
10The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
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Key words (Strong's)
- understandbîynto separate mentallyH995 →
- prudentʻârûwmcunningH6175 →
- wisdomchokmâhwisdomH2451 →
- follyʼivvelethsillinessH200 →
- foolskᵉçîylproperly, fatH3684 →
- waydereka roadH1870 →
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