Proverbs 14:18
The naive inherit folly, 1 but the prudent are crowned with da'as. 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
In Context
17He that is quick-tempered dealeth folly, 1 and an ish mezimot (a man of crafty schemes) is hated. 1
19The ra'im will bow before the tov'im, 1 and the resha'im at the she'arim of the tzaddik. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 4:7Chochmah is the principal thing; 1 therefore get chochmah, and with all thy getting get binah (understanding). 1
Proverbs 11:29He that troubleth his own bais shall inherit the ruach (wind), 1 and the fool shall be eved to the chacham lev. 1
Jeremiah 44:17But we will certainly do whatsoever thing goeth forth out of our own mouth, to burn ketoret unto the Malkat HaShomayim (the Queen of Heaven), and to pour out nesakhim (drink offerings) unto her, as we have done, we, and Avoteinu, our Melachim, and our Sarim, in the towns of Yehudah, and in the streets of Yerushalayim; for then we had plenty of lechem, and were tovim (well off), and saw no ra'ah.
Matthew 23:29Oy to you, Sofrim and Perushim, tzevuim, for you build kevarim of the Neviim and decorate matsevot (gravestones) of the tzaddikim,
1 Peter 1:18Having da'as that the padut nafsheynu (redemption ransom of our souls) was not with perishable things such as silver or gold when your Geulah (Redemption) was purchased from the Derech HaHevel (empty way of life) handed down to you from your Avot.
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 →