Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 14:18
“The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 14:18 Context
15The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. 16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. 17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. 18The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 20The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. 21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
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Other Translations
The simple inherite folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Foolish behaviour is the heritage of the simple, but men of good sense are crowned with knowledge.
- Basic English Bible
The simple inherit folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
- Darby Bible
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
- Webster's Bible
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
- World English Bible
The simple have inherited folly, And the prudent are crowned [with] knowledge.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The thoughtless come into possession of folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Foolish behaviour is the heritage of the simple, but men of good sense are crowned with knowledge.
- Basic English Bible
The simple inherit folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
- Darby Bible
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
- Webster's Bible
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
- World English Bible
The simple have inherited folly, And the prudent are crowned [with] knowledge.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The thoughtless come into possession of folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 14:18
14:18 Inherit - They possess it as their inheritance, holding it fast, and glorying in it. Knowledge - The saving knowledge of God and of their own duty.