Proverbs 14:18

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

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

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

The childish shall possess folly, and the prudent, shall look for knowledge.

GNV

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

JPS

The thoughtless come into possession of folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

LXXE

Fools shall have mischief for their portion; but the prudent shall take fast hold of understanding.

Word by word Hebrew · tap a word

Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Hebrew has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

WLC

נָחֲל֣וּ פְתָאיִ֣ם אִוֶּ֑לֶת וַֽ֝עֲרוּמִ֗ים יַכְתִּ֥רוּ דָֽעַת׃

LXX-Br

Μεριοῦνται ἄφρονες κακίαν, οἱ δὲ πανοῦργοι κρατήσουσιν αἰσθήσεως.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• 1 Peter 1:18For 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,
• 1 Peter 5:4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
• Proverbs 11:29–30He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.
• 2 Timothy 4:8From 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.
• Jeremiah 16:19O 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…
• Proverbs 3:35The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.
• Proverbs 4:7–9Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you. She will set a garland of grace on your head; she will…
• Matthew 23:29–32Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You build tombs for the prophets and decorate the monuments of the righteous. And you say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partners…
• Daniel 12:3Then 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.
• Jeremiah 44:17Instead, 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…

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