Proverbs 14:18
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
In context
15 The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps. 16 The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.
17 A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated. 18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19 Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.
21 It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 14:18 in the KJV
The simple inherit folly: But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 14:18 in the ESV
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.