Proverbs 14:18 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 14:18 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 14:18 in 6 Bible Translations

Read Proverbs 14:18 in the King James Version (KJV) and 5 other free, public-domain translations side by side.

Proverbs 14:18 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

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

Proverbs 14:18 — World English Bible

Proverbs 14:18 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.”

Proverbs 14:18 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 14:18 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“The simple have inherited folly, And the prudent are crowned <FI>with<Fi> knowledge.”

Proverbs 14:18 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 14:18 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“The simple inherit folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.”

Proverbs 14:18 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 14:18 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

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

Proverbs 14:18 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 14:18 in Context — Proverbs 14

16 Le sage a de la retenue et se détourne du mal, Mais l’insensé est arrogant et plein de sécurité.

17 Celui qui est prompt à la colère fait des sottises, Et l’homme plein de malice s’attire la haine.

18 Les simples ont en partage la folie, Et les hommes prudents se font de la science une couronne.

19 Les mauvais s’inclinent devant les bons, Et les méchants aux portes du juste.

20 Le pauvre est odieux même à son ami, Mais les amis du riche sont nombreux.

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What Does Proverbs 14:18 Mean?

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