Verse 8

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, 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.

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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

• biblecontext

  { "verseID": "Proverbs.14.8", "source": "חָכְמַ֣ת עָ֭רוּם הָבִ֣ין דַּרְכּ֑וֹ וְאִוֶּ֖לֶת כְּסִילִ֣ים מִרְמָֽה׃", "text": "*ḥāḵmat* *ʿārûm* *hābîn* *darkô* *wə-ʾiwwelet* *kəsîlîm* *mirmâ*", "grammar": { "*ḥāḵmat*": "construct feminine singular noun - wisdom of", "*ʿārûm*": "masculine singular adjective - prudent", "*hābîn*": "Hiphil infinitive construct - to understand", "*darkô*": "masculine singular noun + 3rd person masculine singular suffix - his way", "*wə-ʾiwwelet*": "conjunction + feminine singular noun - and folly of", "*kəsîlîm*": "masculine plural noun - fools", "*mirmâ*": "feminine singular noun - deceit" }, "variants": { "*ʿārûm*": "prudent/shrewd/sensible", "*hābîn*": "to understand/to discern/to perceive", "*ʾiwwelet*": "folly/foolishness/stupidity", "*kəsîlîm*": "fools/stupid ones/dullards", "*mirmâ*": "deceit/treachery/fraud" } }

• 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.

• 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 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
• Col 1:9-9 : 9 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that you might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 That you might walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing him, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
• 2 Tim 3:13 : 13 But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.
• 2 Tim 3:15-17 : 15 And that from childhood you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 That the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for all good works.
• Jas 3:13 : 13 Who is wise and endowed with knowledge among you? Let him show by good conduct his works with the meekness of wisdom.
• Ps 111:10 : 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do his commandments; his praise endures forever.
• Ps 119:5 : 5 Oh that my ways were directed to keep Your statutes!
• Ps 119:34-35 : 34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart. 35 Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, for I delight in it.
• Ps 119:73 : 73 JOD. Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.
• Ps 143:8 : 8 Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, for I trust in You: cause me to know the way I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You.
• Prov 2:9 : 9 Then you will understand righteousness and judgment and equity; yes, every good path.
• Prov 8:20 : 20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment,
• Prov 11:18 : 18 The wicked works a deceitful work, but he who sows righteousness shall have a sure reward.
• Jer 13:20 : 20 Lift up your eyes, and behold those who come from the north: where is the flock that was given to you, your beautiful flock?
• Luke 12:19-20 : 19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have much goods laid up for many years; take your rest, eat, drink, and be merry. 20 But God said to him, You fool, this night your soul shall be required of you; then whose shall those things be, which you have provided?
• Eph 4:22 : 22 That you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,