Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
so shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul; when you have found it, then there shall be a reward, and your hope shall not be cut off.
New American Standard Bible
If you find it, then there will be a
And your hope will not be cut off.
King James Version
So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
Holman Bible
If you find it, you will have a future,
and your hope will never fade.
International Standard Version
Keep in mind that wisdom is like that for your soul; if you find it, there will be a future for you, and what you hope for won't be cut short.
A Conservative Version
so the knowledge of wisdom [is] to thy soul. If thou have found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy hope shall not be cut off.
American Standard Version
So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, And thy hope shall not be cut off.
Amplified
Know that [skillful and godly] wisdom is [so very good] for your life and soul;
If you find wisdom, then there will be a future and a reward,
And your hope and expectation will not be cut off.
Bible in Basic English
So let your desire be for wisdom: if you have it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
Darby Translation
so consider wisdom for thy soul; if thou hast found it, there shall be a result, and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
Julia Smith Translation
So the knowledge of wisdom to thy soul if thou shalt find: and there is a latter state and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
King James 2000
So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto your soul: when you have found it, then there shall be a reward, and your hope shall not be cut off.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Thus know wisdom for [the sake of] your soul, if you find [it], then there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Even so shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul, as soon as thou hast gotten it. And there is good hope; yea, thy hope shall not be in vain.
NET Bible
Likewise, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
New Heart English Bible
so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; if you have found it, then there will be a reward, your hope will not be cut off.
The Emphasized Bible
Thus, take knowledge of wisdom, for thine own soul; If thou find it, then there is a future, and, thine expectation, shall not be cut off.
Webster
So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
World English Bible
so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; if you have found it, then there will be a reward, your hope will not be cut off.
Youngs Literal Translation
So is the knowledge of wisdom to thy soul, If thou hast found that there is a posterity And thy hope is not cut off.
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 24:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Learning From Your Father
13 My son, eat honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb is sweet to your palate; 14 so shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul; when you have found it, then there shall be a reward, and your hope shall not be cut off. 15 Wicked one, do not lie in ambush at the dwelling of the righteous; do not spoil his resting place;
Cross References
Proverbs 23:18
For surely there is a hereafter, and your hope shall not be cut off.
Psalm 119:103
How sweet are Your Words to my taste! More than honey to my mouth!
Proverbs 2:10
When wisdom enters into your heart, and knowledge is pleasing to your soul;
Psalm 19:10-11
more to be desired than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Psalm 119:111
I have taken Your testimonies as an inheritance forever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
Proverbs 2:1-5
My son, if you will receive my words and hide my commandments with you,
Proverbs 3:13-18
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding.
Proverbs 22:18
For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you; they shall all be fitted in your lips,
Jeremiah 15:16
Your Words were found, and I ate them; and Your Word was to me the joy and gladness of my heart; for I am called by Your name, O Jehovah, the God of Hosts.
Matthew 19:21
Jesus said to him, If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in Heaven. And come, follow Me.
James 1:25
But whoever looks into the perfect Law of liberty and continues in it, he is not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work. This one shall be blessed in his doing.