18The childish shall possess folly, and the prudent, shall look for knowledge.


In Context

15 The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.

16 A wise man feareth and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over and is confident.

17 The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful.

18 The childish shall possess folly, and the prudent, shall look for knowledge.

19 The evil shall fall down before the good: and the wicked before the gates of the just.

20 The poor man shall be hateful even to his own neighbour: but the friends of the rich are many.

Proverbs 14:18 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:18The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

14:18The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

14:18The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:18The simple inherit folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

14:18The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:18The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:18The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

14:18The simple have inherited folly, And the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:18The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.