Proverbs 14:18

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Summary

Proverbs 14:18

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

Inherit

The prudent

1 Peter 5:4

Bible References

Inherit

The wise will inherit honor,

But fools display dishonor.

He who troubles his own house will inherit wind,
And the foolish will be servant to the wisehearted.

O Lord, my strength and my stronghold,
And my refuge in the day of distress,
To You the nations will come
From the ends of the earth and say,
“Our fathers have inherited nothing but falsehood,
Futility and

things of no profit.”

But rather we will certainly carry out every word that has proceeded from our mouths, by burning sacrifices to the queen of heaven and pouring out drink offerings to her, just as we ourselves, our forefathers, our kings and our princes did in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem; for then we had plenty of food and were well off and saw no misfortune.

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you build the tombs of the prophets and adorn the monuments of the righteous,

knowing that you were not

redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers,

The prudent

“The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom;
And with all your acquiring, get understanding.

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
And he who is wise wins souls.

Those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.

in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading

crown of glory.