Proverbs 14:18

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 14:18 in other translations

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

Proverbs 14:18 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 14:18 in context

  1. 16A wise man fears and shuns evil,
    but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
  2. 17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly,
    and a crafty man is hated.
  3. 18The simple inherit folly,
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
  4. 19The evil bow down before the good,
    and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
  5. 20The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor,
    but the rich person has many friends.