Parallel Verses

Bible in Basic English

The wise will have glory for their heritage, but shame will be the reward of the foolish.

New American Standard Bible

The wise will inherit honor,
But fools display dishonor.

King James Version

The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

Holman Bible

The wise will inherit honor,
but He holds up fools to dishonor.

International Standard Version

The wise will inherit honor, but he holds fools up for ridicule.

A Conservative Version

The wise shall inherit glory, but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

American Standard Version

The wise shall inherit glory; But shame shall be the promotion of fools.

Amplified


The wise will inherit honor and glory,
But dishonor and shame is conferred on fools.

Darby Translation

The wise shall inherit glory; but shame shall be the promotion of the foolish.

Julia Smith Translation

The wise shall inherit glory, and the foolish exalt dishonor.

King James 2000

The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the recompense of fools.

Lexham Expanded Bible

They will inherit the honor of the wise, but stubborn fools, disgrace.

Modern King James verseion

The wise shall inherit glory; but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

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

NET Bible

The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt.

New Heart English Bible

The wise will inherit glory, but shame will be the promotion of fools.

The Emphasized Bible

Honour, shall the wise inherit, - but, as for dullards, shame shall carry them away.

Webster

The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

World English Bible

The wise will inherit glory, but shame will be the promotion of fools.

Youngs Literal Translation

Honour do the wise inherit, And fools are bearing away shame!

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
חכם 
Chakam 
Usage: 137

כּבד כּבוד 
Kabowd 
Usage: 200

but shame
קלון 
Qalown 
Usage: 17

shall be the promotion
רוּם 
Ruwm 
Usage: 189

References

Hastings

Context Readings

Role Of Wisdom In Creation And Society

34 He makes sport of the men of pride, but he gives grace to the gentle-hearted. 35 The wise will have glory for their heritage, but shame will be the reward of the foolish.

Cross References

1 Samuel 2:30

For this reason the Lord God of Israel has said, Truly I did say that your family and your father's people would have their place before me for ever: but now the Lord says, Let it not be so; I will give honour to those by whom I am honoured, and those who have no respect for me will be of small value in my eyes.

Psalm 73:24

Your wisdom will be my guide, and later you will put me in a place of honour.

Proverbs 4:8

Put her in a high place, and you will be lifted up by her; she will give you honour, when you give her your love.

Proverbs 13:8

A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.

Isaiah 65:13-15

For this cause says the Lord God, My servants will have food, but you will be in need of food: my servants will have drink, but you will be dry: my servants will have joy, but you will be shamed:

Daniel 12:2-3

And a number of those who are sleeping in the dust of the earth will come out of their sleep, some to eternal life and some to eternal shame.

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