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The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
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American Standard Version
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
Christian Standard Bible
The sensible person’s wisdom is to consider his way, but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
English Standard Version
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.
King James Version
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
New American Standard Bible
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of fools is deceit.
New King James Version
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, But the folly of fools is deceit.
New Living Translation
The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.
World English Bible
The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.