Proverbs 14:18
The simple inherit folly; but the prudent crown themselves with knowledge.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
In Context
17He that is soon angry committeth folly; and a man of wicked devices is hated.
19The bad sink down before the good; and the wicked are at the gates of the righteous.
Cross References
Proverbs 4:7The beginning of wisdom is, Acquire wisdom: and with all thy acquisition acquire understanding.
Proverbs 11:29He that troubleth his own house will inherit the wind; and the fool will become the servant to the wise of heart.
Jeremiah 44:17For to a surety we will do all the word that is gone forth out of our own mouth, to burn incense 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: when we had plenty of food, and fared 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 →