Proverbs 14:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 14:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 14:18 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 14:18 — KJV
“The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.”
— Proverbs 14:18 (KJV)
Proverbs 14:18 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:18
“Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. layeth...: Heb. spreadeth”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:18: folly, prudent, knowledge
“And I took my concubine, and cut her in pieces, and sent her throughout all the country of the inheritance of Israel: for they have committed lewdness and folly in Israel.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:18: inherit, folly
“To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. discretion: or, advisement”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:18: simple, knowledge
“How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:18: simple, knowledge
“A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:18: prudent, knowledge
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