Proverbs 24:14

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Know that wisdom is thus to your soul; if you have found it, then there is a posterity, and your hope will not be cut off.

Latin

Sic et doctrina sapientiæ animæ tuæ: quam cum inveneris, habebis in novissimis spem, et spes tua non peribit.

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Hebrew

English

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.

Notes

Proverbs 24:13–14

Saying 26: Both honey and wisdom are sweet. Wisdom enriches the soul and creates more future opportunities.

Proverbs 22:17–24:22

This section is attributed to a group known as the wise, but their identity is unknown. There is a mention of thirty sayings (Proverbs 22:20). The wisdom sayings that follow can be divided into thirty sections. These sections are similar to an Egyptian work called the Instruction of Amenemope, which is also divided into thirty chapters.

Related verses

James 1:25
But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.
Proverbs 2:10
For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul.
Jeremiah 15:16
Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts.
Proverbs 23:18
For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
Psalm 119:103
How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth!
Proverbs 2:1–5
My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,
Proverbs 3:13–18
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,
Proverbs 22:18
…for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.
Psalm 19:10–11
They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
Psalm 119:111
Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
Matthew 19:21
Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

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