Proverbs 14:18
The naive inherit foolishness, 1 but prudent people are crowned with knowledge. 1
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In The King James Version
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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Cross References
Proverbs 4:7Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom 1 and spend all you own so you can get understanding. 1
Proverbs 11:29The one who brings trouble on his own household will inherit the wind 1 and the fool will become a servant to the wise of heart. 1
Jeremiah 44:17For we will certainly do all the things that we said we would do—burn incense to the queen of heaven and pour out drink offerings to her just as we, our ancestors, our kings, and our leaders did in the cities of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem. Then we will be filled with food and will prosper, without experiencing any disaster.
Matthew 23:29Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you build the tombs of the prophets and decorate the tombs of the righteous.
1 Peter 1:18You know that it was not with perishable silver or gold that you have been redeemed from the foolish behavior that you learned from your fathers.
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 →