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Proverbs 23:18

What does Proverbs 23:18 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 23:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For surely there is a reward; And thy hope shall not be cut off.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For surely there is a reward; And thy hope shall not be cut off.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For without doubt there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For, is there a posterity? Then thy hope is not cut off.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Because thou shalt have hope in the latter end, and thy expectation shall not be taken away.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

for surely there is a result, and thine expectation shall not be cut off.

Context

v.17Let not thy heart envy sinners; Butbe thouin the fear of Jehovah all the day long:

v.18This passage

v.19Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thy heart in the way.

Cross references

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

  • Romans 6:21

    What fruit then had ye at that time in the things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.

  • Jeremiah 29:11

    For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

  • Philippians 1:20

    according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing shall I be put to shame, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.

  • Psalms 9:18

    For the needy shall not alway be forgotten, Nor the expectation of the poor perish for ever.

  • Hebrews 10:35

    Cast not away therefore your boldness, which hath great recompense of reward.

  • Proverbs 24:14

    So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, And thy hope shall not be cut off.

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