Proverbs 14:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 14:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 14:8 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 14:8 — KJV
“The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.”
— Proverbs 14:8 (KJV)
Proverbs 14:8 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:8
“Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid. proceed: Heb. add”
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“Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:8: prudent, understand, way
“For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.”
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“O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.”
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“Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.”
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