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 shall have honour in possession, but shame is the promotion that fools shall have.

Whoso maketh disquietness in his own house, he shall have wind for his heritage; and the fool shall be servant to the wise.

O LORD, my strength, my power, and refuge in time of trouble! The Gentiles shall come unto thee from the ends of the world, and say, "Verily our fathers have cleaved unto lies, their Idols are but vain and unprofitable.

But whatsoever goeth out of our own mouth, that will we do: We will do sacrifice, and offer oblations unto the Queen of heaven: like as we and our forefathers, our kings and our heads have done in the cities of Judah, and in the streets and fields of Jerusalem. For then had we plenteousness of victuals, then were we in prosperity, and no misfortune came upon us.

Woe be unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, for ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchers of the righteous

Forasmuch as ye know how that ye were not redeemed with corruptible gold and silver from your vain conversation, which ye received by the traditions of the fathers,

The prudent

The chief point of wisdom is that thou be willing to obtain wisdom, and before all thy goods to get the understanding.

The fruit of the righteous is as the tree of life; a wise man also winneth men's souls.

The wise, such as have taught others, shall glister as the shining of heaven: and those that have instructed the multitude unto Godliness, shall be as the stars, world without end.

From henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord that is a righteous judge shall give me at that day: not to me only: but unto all them that love his coming.

And when the chief shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive an incorruptible crown of glory.