Proverbs 14:18
The ignoraunt haue foolishnesse in possession: but the wyse are crowned with knowledge.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
In Context
17An vnpatient man dealeth foolishly: but he that is well aduised, is hated [of the foole.]
Cross References
Proverbs 4:7The chiefe poynt of wysdome, is to possesse wysdome: and before all thy goodes to get thee vnderstanding.
Proverbs 11:29Who so maketh disquietnesse in his owne house, he shal haue winde for his heritage: and the foole shalbe seruaunt to the wise.
Matthew 23:29Wo vnto you Scribes and Pharisees hypocrites: ye builde the tombes of the Prophetes, and garnishe the sepulchres of the ryghteous:
1 Peter 1:18Forasmuch as ye knowe, howe that ye were not redeemed with corruptible thynges, as siluer and golde, from your vayne conuersation which ye receaued by the tradition of the fathers:
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 →