Proverbs 14:18
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
In Context
17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.
19The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Cross References
Proverbs 4:7Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
Proverbs 11:29He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
Jeremiah 44:17But we will certainly perform every word that has gone out of our mouth, to burn incense to the queen of the sky and to pour out drink offerings to 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 we had plenty of food, and were well, and saw no evil.
Matthew 23:29“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you build the tombs of the prophets and decorate the tombs of the righteous,
1 Peter 1:18knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things like silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down 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 →