Parallel Verses
Amplified
Know that [skillful and godly] wisdom is [so very good] for your life and soul;
If you find wisdom, then there will be a future and a reward,
And your hope and expectation will not be cut off.
New American Standard Bible
If you find it, then there will be a
And your hope will not be cut off.
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
If you find it, you will have a future,
and your hope will never fade.
International Standard Version
Keep in mind that wisdom is like that for your soul; if you find it, there will be a future for you, and what you hope for won't be cut short.
A Conservative Version
so the knowledge of wisdom [is] to thy soul. If thou have found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy hope shall not be cut off.
American Standard Version
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.
Bible in Basic English
So let your desire be for wisdom: if you have it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
Darby Translation
so consider wisdom for thy soul; if thou hast found it, there shall be a result, and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
Julia Smith Translation
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.
King James 2000
So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto your soul: when you have found it, then there shall be a reward, and your hope shall not be cut off.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Thus know wisdom for [the sake of] your soul, if you find [it], then there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
Modern King James verseion
so shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul; when you have found it, then there shall be a reward, and your hope shall not be cut off.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Even so shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul, as soon as thou hast gotten it. And there is good hope; yea, thy hope shall not be in vain.
NET Bible
Likewise, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
New Heart English Bible
so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; if you have found it, then there will be a reward, your hope will not be cut off.
The Emphasized Bible
Thus, take knowledge of wisdom, for thine own soul; If thou find it, then there is a future, and, thine expectation, shall not be cut off.
Webster
So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
World English Bible
so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; if you have found it, then there will be a reward, your hope will not be cut off.
Youngs Literal Translation
So is the knowledge of wisdom to thy soul, If thou hast found that there is a posterity And thy hope is not cut off.
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 24:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Learning From Your Father
13
My son, eat honey, because it is good,
And the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste.
Know that [skillful and godly] wisdom is [so very good] for your life and soul;
If you find wisdom, then there will be a future and a reward,
And your hope and expectation will not be cut off.
Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous;
Do not destroy his resting place;
Cross References
Proverbs 23:18
Surely there is a future [and a reward],
And your hope and expectation will not be cut off.
Psalm 119:103
How sweet are Your words to my taste,
Sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Proverbs 2:10
For [skillful and godly] wisdom will enter your heart
And knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
Psalm 19:10-11
They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.
Psalm 119:111
I have taken Your testimonies as a heritage forever,
For they are the joy of my heart.
Proverbs 2:1-5
And treasure my commandments within you,
Proverbs 3:13-18
Happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is the man who finds [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding and insight [learning from God’s word and life’s experiences],
Proverbs 22:18
For it will be pleasant if you keep them in mind [incorporating them as guiding principles];
Let them be ready on your lips [to guide and strengthen yourself and others].
Jeremiah 15:16
Your words were found and I ate them,
And Your words became a joy to me and the delight of my heart;
For I have been called by Your name,
O Lord God of hosts.
Matthew 19:21
Jesus answered him,
James 1:25
But he who looks carefully into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and faithfully abides by it, not having become a [careless] listener who forgets but