Proverbs 14:18
Old Testament • 6 words with Strong's data
"The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge."
Word-by-Word Analysis
נָחַל
nâchal
to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate
נְבָלָה
nᵉbâlâh
foolishness, i.e. (morally) wickedness; concretely, a crime; by extension, punishment
עָרוּם
ʻârûwm
cunning (usually in a bad sense)
עָטַר
ʻâṭar
to encircle (for attack or protection); especially to crown (literally or figuratively)
Key Terms in This Verse
עָטַר ʻâṭar
to encircle (for attack or protection); especially to crown (literally or figuratively)
Study H5849 →נְבָלָה nᵉbâlâh
foolishness, i.e. (morally) wickedness; concretely, a crime; by extension, punishment
Study H5039 →נָחַל nâchal
to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate
Study H5157 →Cross References
Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
But we will certainly do whatsoever thing goeth forth out of our own mouth, to burn incense unto the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her, as we have done, we, and our fathers, ou...
O LORD, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the Gentiles shall come unto thee from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Surely our fathers have inherited lies, vanit...
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
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