Proverbs 14:18
King James Version (1769)
Other translations
| Verse | KJV | BSB | ASV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. | The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. | The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge. |
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Original Hebrew words
| English | Hebrew | Say it | Strong's | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| they inherit | נָחֲל֣וּ | na-cha-LU | H5157 | to inheritנָחַל (na.chal) 1) to get as a possession, acquire, inherit, possess 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take possession, inherit 1a2) to have or get as a possession or property (fig.) 1a3) to divide the land for a possession 1a4) to acquire (testimonies) (fig.) 1b) (Piel) to divide for a possession 1c) (Hithpael) to possess oneself of 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to give as a possession 1d2) to cause to inherit, give as an inheritance 1e) (Hophal) to be allotted, be made to possess |
| naive people | פְתָאיִ֣ם | fe-ta-YIM | H6612A | simpleפֶּ֫תִי (pe.ti) adj simple, foolish, open-minded |
| foolishness | אִוֶּ֑לֶת | 'i-VE-let | H0200 | follyאִוֶּ֫לֶת (iv.ve.let) foolishness, folly |
| and sensible [people] | וַֽ֝עֲרוּמִ֗ים | va-'a-ru-MIM | H6175 | prudentעָרוּם (a.rum) 1) subtle, shrewd, crafty, sly, sensible 1a) crafty 1b) shrewd, sensible, prudent |
| they surround | יַכְתִּ֥רוּ | yakh-TI-ru | H3803 | to surroundכָּתַר (ka.tar) 1) to surround 1a) (Piel) to surround 1b) (Hiphil) to surround, encircle |
| knowledge | דָֽעַת׃ | DA-'at | H1847 | knowledgeדַּ֫עַת (da.at) 1) knowledge 1a) knowledge, perception, skill 1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom |
Words and meanings from STEPBible data (Tyndale House, Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). The capitalized syllable is the stressed one.