Other translations
New Catholic Bible
When one is wise to his own advantage, the fruits of his knowledge are seen in his own person.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
If a person is wise to his own advantage, the fruits of his good sense will be praiseworthy.
Good News Translation®
Someone may consider himself wise and let you know that he is certain about what he knows.
Wycliffe Bible
A wise man is wise to his (own) soul, and the fruits of his wit be worthy to be praised. [There is a wise man wise to his soul, and the fruits of the wit of him be praiseable.]
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
A man may be wise to his own advantage, and the fruits of his understanding may be trustworthy on his lips.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
If people are wise to their own advantage, the fruits of their good sense will be praiseworthy.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
If a person is wise to his own advantage, the fruits of his good sense will be praiseworthy.
Common English Bible © 2011
Some people are wise to their own benefit, and the fruits of their understanding are evident to all.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
When one is wise to his own advantage, the fruits of knowledge are seen in his own person.
Revised Standard Version
A man may be wise to his own advantage, and the fruits of his understanding may be trustworthy on his lips.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
If a person is wise to his own advantage, the fruits of his good sense will be praiseworthy.