Proverbs 14:18

Proverbs 14:18 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

18The simple inherit folly,

but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

18The naive inherit foolishness,

But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

18The naive [are unsophisticated and easy to exploit and] inherit foolishness,

But the sensible [are thoughtful and far-sighted and] are crowned with knowledge.

18The simple inherit folly,

but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

18The simple inherit folly;

But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

18The foolish do inherite follie: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

18The simple inherit folly,

but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

18Childish people act in keeping with their foolish ways.

But knowledge makes wise people feel like kings.

18Silly people do foolish things,

and they receive what they deserve.

But wise people receive honour for their knowledge.

18The simple have inherited folly, || And the prudent are crowned [with] knowledge.