Proverbs 14:18

“The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 14:18

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

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 14:18

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.


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