Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 14:8 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Proverbs 14:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 14 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.”
Proverbs 14:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent is 'to understand his way'—self-knowledge and discernment about one's path. The Hebrew 'biyn' (understand) implies distinguishing and discerning. In contrast, 'the folly of fools is deceit'—they deceive themselves about their condition. This reflects the Reformed emphasis on self-examination and the deceitfulness of the human heart (Jeremiah 17:9). True wisdom requires honest assessment of our motives, capabilities, and spiritual state. The fool lives in delusion, while the wise person pursues truth about themselves before God.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:8
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“but understand what the will of the Lord is.”
“deceiving and being deceived.”
“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.”
“we also”
“equity and every good path.”
“you have known the sacred writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith”
“in the midst of the paths of justice;”
“as concerning your former way of life”
“O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!”
“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.”