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Proverbs 14:8-10
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 14:8-10
New American Standard Bible
8 The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But (A)the foolishness of fools is deceit.
9 Fools mock at [a]sin,
But (B)among the upright there is [b]goodwill.
10 The heart knows its own (C)bitterness,
And a stranger does not share its joy.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:9 Lit guilt
- Proverbs 14:9 Or the favor of God
Proverbs 14:8-10
New International Version
Proverbs 14:8-10
New International Version
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,(A)
but the folly of fools is deception.(B)
9 Fools mock at making amends for sin,
but goodwill is found among the upright.
10 Each heart knows its own bitterness,
and no one else can share its joy.
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