Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent is in giving heed to his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
In Context
7Go from the presence of a foolish man; For thou hast not perceived in him the lips of knowledge.
9Fools make a mock at sin; But with the upright is favor.
Cross References
Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they who keep his commandments; His praise endureth for ever.
Psalms 119:34Give me understanding, that I may keep thy law; That I may observe it with my whole heart!
Psalms 143:8Cause me so see thy loving-kindness speedily; For in thee do I trust! Make known to me the way which I should take; For to thee do I lift up my soul!
Proverbs 8:20I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of equity.
Proverbs 12:5The purposes of the righteous are just; The designs of the wicked are deceitful.
Ecclesiastes 2:16For there is no remembrance of the wise man more than of the fool for ever; for in the days to come shall all have long been forgotten; and, alas! the wise man dieth, as well as the fool.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:8
7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. See here, 1. How we may discern a fool and discover him, a wicked man, for he is a foolish man. If we perceive not in him the lips of knowledge, if we find there is no relish or savour of piety in his discourse, that his communication is all corrupt and corrupting, and nothing in it good and to the use of edifying, we may conclude the treasure is bad. 2. How we must decline such a one and depart from him: Go from his… Read the whole commentary →