Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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.
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's good for you; indeed, drippings from the honeycomb are sweet to your taste; 14 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. 15 Don't lie in wait like an outlaw to attack where the righteous live;
Cross References
Proverbs 23:18
for there is surely a future life, and what you hope for will not be cut off.
Psalm 119:103
How pleasing is what you have to say to me tasting better than honey.
Proverbs 2:10
For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
Psalm 19:10-11
They are more desirable than gold, even much fine gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.
Psalm 119:111
I have inherited your decrees forever, because they are the joy of my heart.
Proverbs 2:1-5
My son, if you accept my words, and treasure my instructions
Proverbs 3:13-18
How joyful is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding,
Proverbs 22:18
for it is pleasant when you treasure them within you and have them ready on your lips.
Jeremiah 15:16
Your words were found, and I consumed them. Your words were joy and my hearts delight, because I bear your name, LORD God of the Heavenly Armies.
Matthew 19:21
Jesus told him, "If you want to be perfect, go and sell what you own and give the money to the destitute, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come back and follow me."
James 1:25
But the one who looks at the perfect law of freedom and remains committed to it thereby demonstrating that he is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of what that law requires will be blessed in what he does.