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Proverbs 14:18

The foolish do inherite follie: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Proverbs 14:18 · Geneva Bible

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Proverbs 14:18 in other translations

KJV King James Version

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

BSB Berean Standard Bible

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

WEB World English Bible

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

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In context

15 The foolish will beleeue euery thing: but the prudent will consider his steppes.

16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from euill: but a foole rageth, and is carelesse.

17 He that is hastie to anger, committeth follie, and a busie body is hated.

18 The foolish do inherite follie: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

19 The euill shall bowe before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

20 The poore is hated euen of his own neighbour: but the friendes of the rich are many.

21 The sinner despiseth his neighbour: but he that hath mercie on the poore, is blessed.

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