Proverbs 14:8 (BSB)

The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.

From Proverbs 14. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 14:8

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 14:8: See here, 1. The good conduct of a wise and good man; he manages himself well. it is not the wisdom of the learned, which consists only in speculation, that is here recommended, but the wisdom of the prudent, which is practical, and is of use to direct our counsels and actions.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 14:8: The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,.... The way of his calling, in which he should abide, and how to manage it in the best manner; the way of his duty, that he may walk inoffensively both towards God and men; and the way of life and salvation, which is by Jesus Christ, which to understand and to walk in is the...
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 14:8: Appearances deceive the thoughtless, but the prudent discriminate.
• Keil & Delitzsch (Lutheran), Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament on Proverbs 14:8: Pro 14:8 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to observe his way, And the folly of fools is deceit. The nearest idea is that of self-deceit, according to which the lxx, Syr., and Jerome render the word error (“Irrsal”).