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Proverbs 14:18

Wisdom

16 A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.

The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

19 The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

20 The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.

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BSB
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
KJV
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
WEB
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
ASV
The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
DARBY
The simple inherit folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
BLB
The simple ones inherit foolishness, and the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
ÅB
De enfoldige har fått dårskap i arv, men de kloke krones med kunnskap.
OTB
De naive tilegner seg dårskap, men de som er kloke er prydet med kunnskap.
B1930
De enfoldige har fått dårskap i arv, men de kloke krones med kunnskap.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 1 Peter 1:18

    For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers,

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  • 1 Peter 5:4

    And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

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  • 2 Timothy 4:8

    From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

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  • Proverbs 3:35

    The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.

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  • Proverbs 11:29–30

    He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.

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  • Proverbs 4:7–9

    Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.

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  • Jeremiah 16:19

    O LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of distress, the nations will come to You from the ends of the earth, and they will say, “Our fathers inherited nothing but lies, worthless idols of no benefit at all.

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  • Daniel 12:3

    Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.

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