Proverbs 14:8
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 14
“The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.”Proverbs 14:8
What Does Proverbs 14:8 Mean?
Proverbs 14:8 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 14, verse 8 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 14:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 5:15“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,”Proverbs 14:15“The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.”Matthew 7:24“Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:”Ephesians 5:17“Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”1 Chronicles 12:32“And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.”2 Timothy 3:13“But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.”Colossians 3:16“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”Proverbs 20:24“Man’s goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?”James 3:13“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.”Colossians 1:9“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;”Psalms 111:10“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.”Psalms 119:5“O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!”Psalms 119:34“Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.”Psalms 119:73“Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.”Proverbs 2:9“Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.”Proverbs 8:20“I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:”Proverbs 11:18“The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.”Psalms 143:8“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.”Jeremiah 13:20“Lift up your eyes, and behold them that come from the north: where is the flock that was given thee, thy beautiful flock?”Luke 12:19“And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.”
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