Proverbs 14:18 bbe — Foolish behaviour is the heritage of the simple, but men of good sense are crowned with knowledge.

Bible in Basic English

"Foolish behaviour is the heritage of the simple, but men of good sense are crowned with knowledge."

— Proverbs 14:18, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 14 — Context

15

The simple man has faith in every word, but the man of good sense gives thought to his footsteps.

16

The wise man, fearing, keeps himself from evil; but the foolish man goes on in his pride, with no thought of danger.

17

He who is quickly angry will do what is foolish, but the man of good sense will have quiet.

18

Foolish behaviour is the heritage of the simple, but men of good sense are crowned with knowledge.

19

The knees of the evil are bent before the good; and sinners go down in the dust at the doors of the upright.

20

The poor man is hated even by his neighbour, but the man of wealth has numbers of friends.

21

He who has no respect for his neighbour is a sinner, but he who has pity for the poor is happy.

Proverbs 14:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 14:18 say?
Proverbs 14:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Foolish behaviour is the heritage of the simple, but men of good sense are crowned with knowledge.”
Where is Proverbs 14:18 in the Bible?
Proverbs 14:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 14, verse 18.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 14:18.
What translation should I read Proverbs 14:18 in?
Proverbs 14:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 14:18?
Proverbs 14:18 reads (BBE): “Foolish behaviour is the heritage of the simple, but men of good sense are crowned with knowledge.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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