Proverbs 14:18
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
In other versions
The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
ASV
Foolish behaviour is the heritage of the simple, but men of good sense are crowned with knowledge.
BBE
The simple inherit folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
DBY
The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
WEB
The simple have inherited folly, And the prudent are crowned `with' knowledge.
YLT
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
ENG
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
WBT
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
BSB
In context
16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
18The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
