Proverbs 14:18
The inheritance of stupid people is stupidity, but sensible people are rewarded with knowledge.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
In Context
17Quick-tempered people act foolishly, while people who make evil plans are hated.
19Evil people bow down before good people, and the wicked bow down at the doors of those who do right.
Cross References
Proverbs 4:7The first thing in becoming wise is to get wisdom! Whatever else you gain, gain insight.
Proverbs 11:29If you cause trouble in your family, you'll inherit nothing but air. Stupid people end up as servants to those who think wisely.
Jeremiah 44:17In fact we're going to do everything we said we would. We'll burn incense to the Queen of Heaven and offer drink offerings to worship her as we did before, just like our fathers, our kings, and our officials who did the same things in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem. Back then we had plenty of food and we were well off and nothing bad happened to us.
Matthew 23:29What a disaster is coming on you religious teachers and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You build tombs as memorials to the prophets, and decorate the tombs of the good,
1 Peter 1:18You already know that you were not set free from your pointless way of living that you inherited from your forefathers by things that don't have lasting value, like 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 →