KJV ORIGINAL
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Naive people end up with foolishness, but wise people are honored with knowledge.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse contrasts how gullible people collect bad judgment while thoughtful people gain wisdom and understanding.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from Solomon's collection of wisdom sayings, written during Israel's golden age around 950 BC. In ancient Israel, wisdom literature was used to teach young people how to live successfully and avoid the pitfalls that come from poor judgment. The contrast between 'simple' and 'prudent' people was a common theme in Hebrew wisdom teaching.
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