Proverbs 14:18
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
In Context
17He who is soon angry will deal foolishly. And a man of wicked devices is hated.
19The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Cross References
Proverbs 4:7Wisdom [is] the principal thing. Get wisdom, yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
Proverbs 11:29He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. And a foolish man shall be servant to a wise man of heart.
Jeremiah 44:17But we will certainly perform every word that has gone forth out of our mouth, to burn incense to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink-offerings to her, as we have done, we and our fathers, our kings and our rulers, in the ci
Matthew 23:29Woe to you, scholars and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and adorn the sepulchers of the righteous,
1 Peter 1:18Knowing that ye were redeemed from your vain behavior inherited from fathers, not with perishable silver or gold,
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:18
17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. Note, 1. Passionate men are justly laughed at. Men who are peevish and touchy, and are soon angry upon every the least provocation, deal foolishly; they say and do that which is ridiculous, and so expose themselves to contempt; they themselves cannot but be ashamed of it when the heat is over. The consideration of this should engage those especially who are in reputation for wisdom and honour with the utmost care to bridle their… Read the whole commentary →