Proverbs 14:18
The thoughtless come into possession of folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
In Context
17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly; and a man of wicked devices is hated.
19The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Cross References
Proverbs 4:7The beginning of wisdom is: Get wisdom; yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
Proverbs 11:29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; and the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
Jeremiah 44:17But we will certainly perform every word that is gone forth out of our mouth, to offer unto the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink-offerings unto her, as we have done, we and our fathers, our kings and our princes, in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem; for then had we plenty of food, and were well, and saw no evil.
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 →