Matthew Henry · Verse 18
Sin is the shame of sinners; but wisdom is the honour of the wise.
Proverbs 14:18
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
BSB
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
KJV
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
ASV
The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
BBE
Foolish behaviour is the heritage of the simple, but men of good sense are crowned with knowledge.
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