Strong's Lexicon The simple פְתָאיִ֣ם (p̄ə·ṯā·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 6612: n f 1) simplicity, naivete adj 2) simple, foolish, open-minded inherit נָחֲל֣וּ (nā·ḥă·lū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's Hebrew 5157: 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 folly, אִוֶּ֑לֶת (’iw·we·leṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 200: 1) foolishness, folly but the prudent וַֽ֝עֲרוּמִ֗ים (wa·‘ă·rū·mîm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 6175: 1) subtle, shrewd, crafty, sly, sensible 1a) crafty 1b) shrewd, sensible, prudent are crowned יַכְתִּ֥רוּ (yaḵ·ti·rū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 3803: 1) to surround 1a) (Piel) to surround 1b) (Hiphil) to surround, encircle with knowledge. דָֽעַת׃ (ḏā·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 1847: 1) knowledge 1a) knowledge, perception, skill 1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleThe simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Young's Literal Translation The simple have inherited folly, And the prudent are crowned [with] knowledge. Holman Christian Standard Bible The inexperienced inherit foolishness, but the sensible are crowned with knowledge. New American Standard Bible The naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge. King James Bible The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Parallel Verses New International Version The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. New Living Translation Simpletons are clothed with foolishness, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. English Standard Version The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. New American Standard Bible The naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge. King James Bible The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Holman Christian Standard Bible The inexperienced inherit foolishness, but the sensible are crowned with knowledge. International Standard Version The naïve inherit folly, but the careful are crowned with knowledge. NET Bible The naive inherit folly, but the shrewd are crowned with knowledge. American Standard Version The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge. English Revised Version The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Young's Literal Translation The simple have inherited folly, And the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Cross References Proverbs 14:17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. Proverbs 14:19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 14:16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. Proverbs 14:15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. Proverbs 14:20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. Proverbs 14:21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. Jump to Previous Acquire Behaviour Crowned Folly Foolish Foolishness Good Heritage Inherit Inherited Naive Possession Prudent Sense Sensible Simple ThoughtlessJump to Next Acquire Behaviour Crowned Folly Foolish Foolishness Good Heritage Inherit Inherited Naive Possession Prudent Sense Sensible Simple ThoughtlessLinks Proverbs 14:18 NIVProverbs 14:18 NLT Proverbs 14:18 ESV Proverbs 14:18 NASB Proverbs 14:18 KJV Proverbs 14:18 Bible Apps Proverbs 14:18 Parallel Proverbs 14:18 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 14:18 Chinese Bible Proverbs 14:18 French Bible Proverbs 14:18 German Bible Proverbs 14:18 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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