Proverbs 24:14

So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 24:14

BSB

Know therefore that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there is a future for you, and your hope will never be cut off.

AKJV

So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul: when you have found it, then there shall be a reward, and your expectation shall not be cut off.

CPDV

So, too, is the doctrine of wisdom to your soul. When you have found it, you will have hope in the end, and your hope shall not perish.

ERV

So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul: if thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, and thy hope shall not be cut off.

NHEB

Likewise, know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you have found it, then there will be a reward, and your hope will not be cut off.

SMT

So the knowledge of wisdom to thy soul if thou shalt find: and there is a latter state and thine expectation shall not be cut off.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 24:14

SoshalltheknowledgeH3045VerbofwisdomH2451Noun FemininebeuntothysoulH5315Noun FemininewhenthouhastfoundH4672VerbitthenthereshallbeH3426arewardH319Noun FeminineandthyexpectationH8615Noun FeminineshallnotbecutoffH3772Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 24:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 24:14

Summary

Pursuing understanding brings fulfillment and security

Event

Wisdom discovered yields lasting benefit

Estimated Time Period

c. 900 BC