Proverbs 14:8
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.”
עָרוּם
Crafty, shrewd, subtle. Arum. The serpent was more crafty than any animal. Evil presents itself as wisdom. Test everything against the word of God.
דֶּרֶךְ
own way/ his
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דֶּרֶךְ
Way, road, path. Derek. The way of the LORD. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. God guides every step of those who trust Him.
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חׇכְמָה
the wisdom of
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חׇכְמָה
Wisdom. Chokhmah. The ability to apply knowledge rightly. It begins with the fear of the LORD and ends with godly living.
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כְּסִיל
fools
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כְּסִיל
properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
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מִרְמָה
is deceit
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מִרְמָה
fraud
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