8 The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,

but the folly of fools is deception.

9 Fools mock at making amends for sin,

but goodwill is found among the upright.

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way,

but the folly of fools is deceiving.

9 Fools mock at the guilt offering,

but the upright enjoy acceptance.

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way:

But the folly of fools is deceit.

9 Fools make a mock at sin:

But among the righteous there is favour.

8 The prudent understand where they are going,

but fools deceive themselves.

9 Fools make fun of guilt,

but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,

But the folly of fools is deceit.

9 Fools mock at sin,

But among the upright there is favor.

8 A wise person will understand what to do,

but a foolish person is dishonest.

9 Fools don’t care if they sin,

but honest people work at being right.

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way;

But the folly of fools is deceit.

9 A trespass-offering mocketh fools;

But among the upright there is good will.

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way; but the folly of the foolish is deceit.

9 Fools make a mock at trespass; but for the upright there is favour.

8 The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life, 

but the stupidity of fools misleads them. 

9 Stubborn fools make fun of guilt, 

but there is forgiveness among decent people. 

8 The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,

but the stupidity of fools deceives them.

9 Fools mock at making restitution,

but there is goodwill among the upright.

8 It is the wisdom of the clever to understand where they go,

but the folly of fools misleads.

9 Fools mock at the guilt offering,

but the upright enjoy God’s favor.

8 The wisdom of the clever is understanding his ways,

but the folly of fools is deceit.

9 Fools mock the guilt offering,

but among the upright, it is favorable.

8 People are wise and understanding when they think about the way they live.

But people are foolish when their foolish ways trick them.

9 Foolish people laugh at making things right when they sin.

But honest people try to do the right thing.