Proverbs 24:14

Proverbs 24:14 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
• New King James Version (NKJV)So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul; If you have found it, there is a prospect, And your hope will not be cut off.

Context of Proverbs 24:14

12If you say, “But we didn’t know about this,” won’t he who weighs hearts consider it? Won’t he who protects your life know? Won’t he repay a person according to his work? 13Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your palate; realize that wisdom is the same for you. If you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will never fade. 15Don’t set an ambush, you wicked one, at the camp of the righteous man; don’t destroy his dwelling. 16Though a righteous person falls seven times, he will get up, but the wicked will stumble into ruin.

Proverbs 24:14 word by word

כֵּ֤ן׀ דְּעֶ֥ה חָכְמָ֗ה לְנַ֫פְשֶׁ֥ךָ אִם־מָ֭צָאתָ וְיֵ֣שׁ אַחֲרִ֑ית וְ֝תִקְוָתְךָ֗ לֹ֣א תִכָּרֵֽת׃ פRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• the knowledgeיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045
• of wisdomחׇכְמָהchokmâh · wisdomH2451
• unto thy soulנֶ֫פֶשׁnephesh · soulH5315
• when thou hast foundמָצָאmâtsâ' · to findH4672
• then there shall beיֵשׁyêsh · thereH3426
• a rewardאַחֲרִית'achărîyth · endH319
• and thy expectationתִּקְוָהtiqvâh · hopeH8615
• shall not be cut offכָּרַתkârath · to cut: eliminateH3772

Cross-references for Proverbs 24:14

• Proverbs 22:18For it is pleasing if you keep them within you and if they are constantly on your lips.
• Psalms 19:10They are more desirable than gold — than an abundance of pure gold; and sweeter than honey dripping from a honeycomb.
• Psalms 119:103How sweet your word is to my taste — sweeter than honey in my mouth.
• Jeremiah 15:16Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became a delight to me and the joy of my heart, for I bear your name, Lord God of Armies.
• Proverbs 2:1My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,
• Proverbs 3:13Happy is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding,
• Proverbs 23:18For then you will have a future, and your hope will not be dashed.
• Matthew 19:21“If you want to be perfect,” Jesus said to him, “go, sell your belongings and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
• James 1:25But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer who works — this person will be blessed in what he does.

Commentaries on Proverbs 24:14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul - True religion, experimental godliness, shall be to thy soul as the honey-comb is to thy mouth. Then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off - This is precisely the same with that in Proverbs 23:18; (note), where see the note. The word אחרית acharith, we translate in the former place an end, and here we translate it a reward; but there is no place I believe in the sacred writings…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14The knowledge of wisdom - Better, Know that thus (like the honey) is wisdom to thy soul.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13-14Verses 13-14 We are quickened to the study of wisdom by considering both the pleasure and the profit of it. All men relish things that are sweet to the palate; but many have no relish for the things that are sweet to the purified soul, and that make us wise unto salvation.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13-14Saying 26: Both honey and wisdom are sweet. Wisdom enriches the soul and creates more future opportunities.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 13-1413-14. As delicious food whets the appetite, so should the rewards of wisdom excite us to seek it.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 24:14

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Commentaries on Proverbs 24

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings