Proverbs 14:8

Old Testament • 7 words with Strong's data

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

Word-by-Word Analysis

The

חׇכְמָה

chokmâh

H2451

wisdom (in a good sense)

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of the

עָרוּם

ʻârûwm

H6175

cunning (usually in a bad sense)

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is to

בִּין

bîyn

H995

to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand

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his

דֶּרֶךְ

derek

H1870

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

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נְבָלָה

nᵉbâlâh

H5039

foolishness, i.e. (morally) wickedness; concretely, a crime; by extension, punishment

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of

כְּסִיל

kᵉçîyl

H3684

properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly

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is

מִרְמָה

mirmâh

H4820

fraud

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Key Terms in This Verse

prudent H6175

עָרוּם ʻârûwm

cunning (usually in a bad sense)

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deceit H4820

מִרְמָה mirmâh

fraud

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folly H5039

נְבָלָה nᵉbâlâh

foolishness, i.e. (morally) wickedness; concretely, a crime; by extension, punishment

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fools H3684

כְּסִיל kᵉçîyl

properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly

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understand H995

בִּין bîyn

to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand

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wisdom H2451

חׇכְמָה chokmâh

wisdom (in a good sense)

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way H1870

דֶּרֶךְ derek

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

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Cross References

Ephesians 5:17 cross-reference

Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

2 Timothy 3:13 cross-reference

But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

James 3:13 cross-reference

Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

Proverbs 2:9 cross-reference

Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.

Psalm 119:5 cross-reference

O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!

Psalm 111:10 cross-reference

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

Proverbs 11:18 cross-reference

The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

Proverbs 8:20 cross-reference

I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:

Psalm 119:73 cross-reference

Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

Ephesians 4:22 cross-reference

That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

Jeremiah 13:20 cross-reference

Lift up your eyes, and behold them that come from the north: where is the flock that was given thee, thy beautiful flock?

Psalm 143:8 cross-reference

Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.

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