King James Version
Proverbs 14:18 in the King James Version says “The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 14 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.”
Proverbs 14:18 · KJV
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. the rich: Heb. many are the lovers of the rich
KJV Study — Public Domain
“inherit”
H5157to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate
“are crowned”
H3803to enclose; hence (in a friendly sense) to crown, (in a hostile one) to besiege; also to wait (as restraining oneself)
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