Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 14:18 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Proverbs 14:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 14 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.”
Proverbs 14:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 14:18
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. This proverb contrasts the natural outcomes of simplicity versus prudence. Nachalu petaim ivvelet (נָחֲלוּ פְתָאִים אִוֶּלֶת, the simple inherit folly). Nachal (נָחַל, inherit, possess, receive as inheritance) shows folly comes to the simple as inherited property—naturally, inevitably. Va'arumim yaktiru da'at (וַעֲרוּמִים יַכְתִּרוּ דָעַת, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge). Katar (כָּתַר, crown, surround, encircle) depicts knowledge as a crown adorning the wise. The simple passively receive folly; the prudent activ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:18
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“not with corruptible things”
“you will receive the crown of glory that doesn't fade away.”
“my strength”
“to burn incense to the queen of the sky”
“And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.”
“there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness”
“but shame will be the promotion of fools.”
“though it costs all your possessions”
“He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.”