Verse 8

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand their path, but the folly of fools is deceit.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  Den klokes visdom er å forstå sin egen vei, men dårens dårskap er bare illusjon.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  Den klokes visdom er å forstå sin vei, men dårskapen hos dårer er bedrageri.

• Norsk King James

  Visdommen til den kloke er å forstå sin vei, men idiotens svindel er svik.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Den klokes visdom er å forstå sin vei, men dårers dårskap er svik.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  Den klokes visdom er å forstå sin vei, men dårers dumskap er bedrag.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Den klokes visdom er å forstå sin vei, men dårers dårskap er å bedra.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Den forstandiges visdom består i å kjenne sin egen vei, mens dårskap hos de uvitende er bedrageri.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Den klokes visdom er å forstå sin vei, men dårers dårskap er å bedra.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Den kloke forstår sin vei, men dårskap er bedrageri blant de uforstandige.

• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  Den klokes visdom er å forstå sin vei, men dårskap er bedrageri for dårene.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Det er den Kloges Viisdom at forstaae sig paa sin Vei, men Daarers Daarlighed er Svig.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  The wisdom of the udent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Den klokes visdom er å forstå sin vei, men dårers dumhet er bedrag.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Den klokes visdom er å tenke over sin vei, men dårenes dårskap er bedrag.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Den klokestes visdom er å forstå sin vei, men tåpers dårskap er svik.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Den klokes visdom er å forstå sin vei, men dårernes dårskap er bedrag.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Den klokes visdom gjør hans vei klar; men den dumme manns dårlige oppførsel er bedrag.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  The wy?dome of him that hath vnderstondinge is, to take hede vnto his waye, but the foolishnesse of the vnwyse disceaueth.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  The wisdome of ye prudent is to vnderstand his way: but the foolishnes of the fooles is deceite.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  The wisdome of the circumspect man, is to vnderstande his way: but the foolishnesse of the vnwise, deceaueth.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  ¶ The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, But the folly of fools is deceit.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  The wisdom of the prudent `is' to understand his way, And the folly of fools `is' deceit.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  The wisdom of the man of good sense makes his way clear; but the unwise behaviour of the foolish is deceit.

• World English Bible (2000)

  The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

Referenced Verses

• Eph 5:17 : 17 Because of this, do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
• Col 1:9-9 : 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
• 2 Tim 3:13 : 13 But wicked people and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.
• 2 Tim 3:15-17 : 15 And from childhood you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
• Jas 3:13 : 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show his works by his good conduct with the humility that comes from wisdom.
• Ps 111:10 : 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who obey His precepts have good understanding. His praise endures forever.
• Ps 119:5 : 5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast in keeping Your statutes!
• Ps 119:34-35 : 34 Give me understanding, that I may keep Your law and observe it with all my heart. 35 Lead me in the path of Your commandments, for I delight in it.
• Ps 119:73 : 73 Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.
• Ps 143:8 : 8 Let me hear of your lovingkindness in the morning, for I trust in you. Teach me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
• Prov 2:9 : 9 Then you will understand righteousness, justice, and integrity—the entire good path.
• Prov 8:20 : 20 I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice.
• Prov 11:18 : 18 The wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness receives a sure reward.
• Jer 13:20 : 20 Lift up your eyes and see those coming from the north. Where is the flock that was given to you—the sheep of your glorious care?
• Luke 12:19-20 : 19 And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take it easy, eat, drink, and be merry.”' 20 But God said to him, 'Fool! This very night your soul will be required of you, and the things you have prepared—who will they belong to?'
• Eph 4:22 : 22 You were taught to put off your former way of life, the old self, which is corrupted by deceitful desires,