Proverbs 14:18

Proverbs chapter 14 · verse 18 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

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

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

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

v.17He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

v.18This passage

v.19The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

1 Peter 5:4
And when the chief Shepherd shall be manifested, ye shall receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.
Proverbs 4:7
Wisdomisthe principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
Daniel 12:3
And they that are wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
Jeremiah 44:17
But we will certainly perform every word that is gone forth out of our mouth, to burn incense unto the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink-offerings unto her, as we have done, we and our fathers, our kings and our princes, in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem; for then had we plenty of victuals, and were well, and saw no evil.
Proverbs 3:35
The wise shall inherit glory; But shame shall be the promotion of fools.
Jeremiah 16:19
O Jehovah, my strength, and my stronghold, and my refuge in the day of affliction, unto thee shall the nations come from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Our fathers have inherited nought but lies, even vanity and things wherein there is no profit.