Proverbs 14:18
Fools shall have mischief for their portion; but the prudent shall take fast hold of understanding.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
In Context
17A passionate man acts inconsiderately; but a sensible man bears up under many things.
19Evil men shall fall before the good; and the ungodly shall attend at the gates of the righteous.
Cross References
Proverbs 11:29He that deals not graciously with his own house shall inherit the wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise man.
Jeremiah 44:17Then Sedekias sent, and called him; and the king asked him secretly, saying, Is there a word from the Lord? and he said, There is: thou shalt be delivered into the hands of the king of Babylon.
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 →