Proverbs 14:8-9
Proverbs 14:8-9 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving. Fools mock at the guilt offering, but the upright enjoy acceptance.
Proverbs 14:8-9 The Message (MSG)
The wisdom of the wise keeps life on track; the foolishness of fools lands them in the ditch. The stupid ridicule right and wrong, but a moral life is a favored life.
Proverbs 14:8-9 King James Version (KJV)
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: But the folly of fools is deceit. Fools make a mock at sin: But among the righteous there is favour.
Proverbs 14:8-9 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of fools is deceit. Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is good will.
Proverbs 14:8-9 New Century Version (NCV)
A wise person will understand what to do, but a foolish person is dishonest. Fools don’t care if they sin, but honest people work at being right.
Proverbs 14:8-9 American Standard Version (ASV)
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit. A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.
Proverbs 14:8-9 New International Version (NIV)
The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception. Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.
Proverbs 14:8-9 New King James Version (NKJV)
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, But the folly of fools is deceit. Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is favor.
Proverbs 14:8-9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit. Fools mock sin [but sin mocks the fools], But among the upright there is good will and the favor and blessing of God. [Prov 10:23]