Proverbs 14:18 “The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.”

Proverbs 14:18

The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

American Standard Version

The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Geneva Bible 1599

The foolish do inherite follie: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Darby Translation

The simple inherit folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Young's Literal Translation

The simple have inherited folly, And the prudent are crowned [with] knowledge.

Bible in Basic English

Foolish behaviour is the heritage of the simple, but men of good sense are crowned with knowledge.

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Cross references

“inherit”

1 Peter 1:18 Jeremiah 16:19 Proverbs 3:35 Jeremiah 44:17 Matthew 23:29–32 Proverbs 11:29

1 Peter 1:18 · BSB

For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers,

Jeremiah 16:19 · BSB

O LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of distress, the nations will come to You from the ends of the earth, and they will say, “Our fathers inherited nothing but lies, worthless idols of no benefit at…

Proverbs 3:35 · BSB

The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.

Jeremiah 44:17 · BSB

Instead, we will do everything we vowed to do: We will burn incense to the Queen of Heaven and offer drink offerings to her, just as we, our fathers, our kings, and our officials did in the cities of Judah and in the str…

Matthew 23:29–32 · BSB

Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You build tombs for the prophets and decorate the monuments of the righteous.

Proverbs 11:29 · BSB

He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.

“the prudent”

1 Peter 5:4 2 Timothy 4:8 Proverbs 4:7–9 Daniel 12:3 Proverbs 11:30

1 Peter 5:4 · BSB

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

2 Timothy 4:8 · BSB

From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

Proverbs 4:7–9 · BSB

Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.

Daniel 12:3 · BSB

Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.

Proverbs 11:30 · BSB

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

17A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.

19The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

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