18 The simple inherit folly,

but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

18 The simple inherit folly:

But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

18 Simpletons are clothed with foolishness,

but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

18 The simple inherit folly,

But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

18 Fools are rewarded with nothing but more foolishness,

but the wise are rewarded with knowledge.

18 The simple inherit folly;

But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

18 The simple inherit folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

18 Gullible people are gifted with stupidity, 

but sensible people are crowned with knowledge. 

18 The inexperienced inherit foolishness,

but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

18 The simple are adorned with folly,

but the clever are crowned with knowledge.

18 The simple are adorned with folly,

but the clever are crowned with knowledge.

18 Childish people act in keeping with their foolish ways.

But knowledge makes wise people feel like kings.

18 The naive inherit foolishness,

But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.