Proverbs 14:18

The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Related Commentaries of Proverbs 14:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Crowned - The teacher anticipates the truth, and the paradox, of the Stoic saying, “The wise is the only king.”
Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 14. In this, as in each of the preceding Chapter s in this section, aphorisms on the moral government of the world come first in number. T...
Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

the prudent . prudent ones.
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. The simple inherit folly. "Inherit," from the contrast to 'crown themse...
Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1. The prosperity of the family depends on the wife ( Proverbs 31:10-31 ).
Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

The simple inherit folly. — As weeds spring up in unoccupied soil, so “simple” ( Proverbs 1:22 ) persons, whose minds are unoccupied with good, oft...
Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER 15 THE INWARD UNAPPROACHABLE LIFE "The heart knoweth its own bitterness and a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy."- Proverbs 14:...
G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Verse Proverbs 14:7 . The sense of this proverb is entirely altered in the Revision. The Authorized reading would make it mean that if a man is perc...
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and...
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

The simple inherit folly ,.... It is natural and hereditary to them, they are born like wild asses colts; the foolish sayings and proverbs, customs...
John Trapp Complete Commentary

The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Ver. 18. The simple inherit folly. ] Acceperunt per successionem seu haered...
Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The simple inherit folly Possess it as their inheritance, or portion; holding it fast, improving it, and delighting in it; but the prudent are cro...
Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Note, 1. Sin is the shame of sinners: The simple, who lov...
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Inherit folly; they possess it as their inheritance or portion, holding it fast, improving it, delighting and glorying in it. In like manner David...
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Triumph Of Truth Over Falsehood And Of Righteousness Over Unrighteousness ( Proverbs 14:17-25 ). The thought of truth against falsehood underg...
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Proverbs 14:16 . Rageth , “is presumptuous,” or “haughty.” MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Proverbs 14:15-18 . REVELATIO...
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 14:1 . Every wise woman buildeth her house, as Proverbs 9:1 , by training up her children to industry, piety and virtue. She is their fi...
The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman buildeth her house. Wise women order well their household matters and their families; they have...
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

v. 18. The simple inherit folly, that is the portion of those who will not learn wisdom, who will not be guided by the experiences of others; but...
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 1:18 ; 1 Peter 5:4 ; 2 Timothy 4:8 ; Daniel 12:3 ; Jeremiah 16:19 ; Jeremiah 44:17 ; Matthew 23:29-32 ; Proverbs 11:29 ; Proverbs 11...
Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Inherit — They possess it as their inheritance, holding it fast, and glorying in it. Knowledge — The saving knowledge of God and of their own duty....

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Related Commentaries of Proverbs 14:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John Trapp Complete Commentary

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Complete Pulpit Commentary

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Proverbs 14:18