Proverbs 14:18
The simple inherit folly, but, the shrewd, crowneth himself with knowledge.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
In Context
17The impatient, worketh folly, and, a man of wicked devices, is hated.
19Abased are the wicked, before the good, and, the lawless, at the gates of the righteous.
Cross References
Proverbs 4:7The principal thing, is wisdom, acquire thou wisdom, With all thine acquisition, acquire thou understanding.
Proverbs 11:29He that troubleth his own house, shall inherit the wind, but, a servant, shall the foolish be, to the wise in heart.
Jeremiah 44:17but, we will certainly do, the whole thing that hath gone forth out of our own mouth, by burning incense to the queen of the heavens, and pouring out to her drink-offerings, just as we and our fathers, and our kings and our princes, did, in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem, then were we filled with bread and became prosperous, and calamity, saw we none;
Matthew 23:29Alas for you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites; because ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and adorn the monuments of the righteous,
1 Peter 1:18Knowing that, Not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, have ye been redeemed from your unmeaning behaviour paternally handed down,
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 →