Modern Translations New International VersionThe 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. Berean Study Bible 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. NASB 1995 The naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge. NASB 1977 The naive inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Amplified Bible The naive [are unsophisticated and easy to exploit and] inherit foolishness, But the sensible [are thoughtful and far-sighted and] are crowned with knowledge. Christian Standard Bible The inexperienced inherit foolishness, but the sensible are crowned with knowledge. Holman Christian Standard Bible The inexperienced inherit foolishness, but the sensible are crowned with knowledge. Contemporary English Version Stupidity leads to foolishness; be smart and learn. Good News Translation Ignorant people get what their foolishness deserves, but the clever are rewarded with knowledge. GOD'S WORD® Translation Gullible people are gifted with stupidity, but sensible people are crowned with knowledge. International Standard Version The na�ve inherit folly, but the careful are crowned with knowledge. NET Bible The naive inherit folly, but the shrewd are crowned with knowledge. Classic Translations King James BibleThe simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. New King James Version The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge. King James 2000 Bible The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. New Heart English Bible The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. World English Bible The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. American King James Version The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. American Standard Version The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge. A Faithful Version The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Darby Bible Translation 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. Webster's Bible Translation The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Early Modern Geneva Bible of 1587The foolish do inherite follie: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Bishops' Bible of 1568 The ignoraunt haue foolishnesse in possession: but the wyse are crowned with knowledge. Coverdale Bible of 1535 The ignoraut haue foolishnes in possessio, but the wyse are crowned with knowlege. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe simple have inherited folly, "" And the prudent are crowned [with] knowledge. Young's Literal Translation The simple have inherited folly, And the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Smith's Literal Translation The simple inherit folly: and the prudent shall be surrounded with knowledge. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe childish shall possess folly, and the prudent, shall look for knowledge. Catholic Public Domain Version The childish will possess foolishness, and the discerning will anticipate knowledge. Translations from Aramaic Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedFools inherit madness and the intelligent distribute knowledge. Lamsa Bible Fools inherit folly; but the prudent dispense knowledge. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The thoughtless come into possession of folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Brenton Septuagint Translation Fools shall have mischief for their portion; but the prudent shall take fast hold of understanding.     |