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If you find it, you will have a bright future, and your hopes will not be cut short.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So <i>shall</i> the knowledge of wisdom <i>be</i> unto thy soul: when thou hast found <i>it</i>, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So <i>shall</i> the knowledge of wisdom <i>be</i> to your soul; If you have found <i>it,</i> there is a prospect, And your hope will not be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Know <i>that</i> wisdom is the same for your soul; If you find <i>it,</i> then there will be a future, And your hope will not be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Know that wisdom is thus for your soul; If you find it, then there will be a future, And your hope will not be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Know <i>that</i> wisdom is thus for your soul; If you find <i>it,</i> then there will be a future, And your hope will not be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Know <i>that</i> wisdom is thus for your soul; If you find <i>it</i>, then there will be a future, And your hope will not be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Know that [skillful and godly] wisdom is [so very good] for your life <i>and</i> soul; If you find wisdom, then there will be a future <i>and</i> a reward, And your hope <i>and</i> expectation will not be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />realize that wisdom is the same for you. If you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will never fade.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />realize that wisdom is the same for you. If you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will never fade. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Wisdom is like honey for your life--if you find it, your future is bright. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The knowledge of wisdom is like that for your soul. If you find it, then there is a future, and your hope will never be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />you may be sure that wisdom is good for the soul. Get wisdom and you have a bright future. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Likewise, know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you have found it, then there will be a reward, and your hope will not be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />So [is] the knowledge of wisdom to your soul, "" If you have found that there is a posterity "" And your hope is not cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So also is the doctrine of wisdom to thy soul: which when thou hast found, thou shalt have hope in the end, and thy hope shall not perish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />So, too, is the doctrine of wisdom to your soul. When you have found it, you will have hope in the end, and your hope shall not perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Such, you must know, is wisdom to your soul. If you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will not be cut off. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, you will find a future, and your hope will not be cut off.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thus shall wisdom find your soul; and you will have good prospects, and your hope shall not be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />So also you will find wisdom to your soul, and it will be the end to you, and your hope will not be cut off.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So know thou wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a future, And thy hope shall not be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thus shalt thou perceive wisdom in thy soul: for if thou find it, thine end shall be good, and hope shall not fail thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/24-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=4914" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Do not Envy</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your taste. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: də·‘eh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">Know</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">therefore</a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: ḥāḵ·māh (N-fs) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">that wisdom is sweet</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: lə·nap̄·še·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">to your soul.</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">If</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: mā·ṣā·ṯā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To attain to, find. ">you find it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3426.htm" title="3426: wə·yêš (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. ">there is</a> <a href="/hebrew/319.htm" title="319: ’a·ḥă·rîṯ (N-fs) -- The after-part, end. From 'achar; the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity.">a future for you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8615.htm" title="8615: wə·ṯiq·wā·ṯə·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- A cord, expectancy. From qavah; literally, a cord (compare qaveh); figuratively, expectancy.">and your hope</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">will never</a> <a href="/hebrew/3772.htm" title="3772: ṯik·kā·rêṯ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3fs) -- To cut off, cut down. A primitive root; to cut; by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant.">be cut off.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, near the dwelling of the righteous; do not destroy his resting place.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17</a></span><br />But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a></span><br />in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-10.htm">Psalm 19:10</a></span><br />They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/28-28.htm">Job 28:28</a></span><br />And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">Proverbs 2:1-6</a></span><br />My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, / if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, / if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a></span><br />but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-18</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44</a></span><br />The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-10.htm">Proverbs 8:10-11</a></span><br />Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. / For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17</a></span><br />that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">1 Peter 1:7</a></span><br />so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-16.htm">Proverbs 16:16</a></span><br />How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15</a></span><br />From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-103.htm">Psalm 119:103</a></span><br />How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul: when you have found it, then there shall be a reward, and your expectation shall not be cut off.</p><p class="hdg">shall be</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/22-18.htm">Proverbs 22:18</a></b></br> For <i>it is</i> a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-10.htm">Psalm 19:10,11</a></b></br> More to be desired <i>are they</i> than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-103.htm">Psalm 119:103,111</a></b></br> How sweet are thy words unto my taste! <i>yea, sweeter</i> than honey to my mouth! … </p><p class="hdg">when</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">Proverbs 2:1-5,10</a></b></br> My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-18</a></b></br> Happy <i>is</i> the man <i>that</i> findeth wisdom, and the man <i>that</i> getteth understanding… </p><p class="hdg">there</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/23-18.htm">Proverbs 23:18</a></b></br> For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21</a></b></br> Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go <i>and</i> sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come <i>and</i> follow me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/1-25.htm">James 1:25</a></b></br> But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth <i>therein</i>, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-18.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-1.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-18.htm">Expectation</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-35.htm">Find</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-22.htm">Found</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-18.htm">Future</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-18.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-18.htm">Posterity</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-18.htm">Result</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-18.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-13.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-7.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/2-12.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-1.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-16.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/isaiah/20-5.htm">Expectation</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-16.htm">Find</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-16.htm">Found</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-20.htm">Future</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-20.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-20.htm">Posterity</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-4.htm">Result</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-20.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-13.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-22.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-2.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/24-1.htm">Precepts and Warnings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Know therefore that wisdom is sweet to your soul.</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the intrinsic value of wisdom, likening it to sweetness, a metaphor often used in Scripture to describe something desirable and life-giving. In biblical times, sweetness was associated with honey, a rare and precious commodity (<a href="/proverbs/16-24.htm">Proverbs 16:24</a>). Wisdom, in this context, is not merely intellectual knowledge but a deep, spiritual understanding that aligns with God's will. The soul, representing the innermost being, finds nourishment and satisfaction in wisdom, much like the body does with sweet food. This aligns with <a href="/psalms/19-10.htm">Psalm 19:10</a>, where God's decrees are described as "sweeter than honey."<p><b>If you find it, there is a future for you,</b><br>The conditional "if" suggests that wisdom must be actively sought and discovered. This pursuit is a recurring theme in Proverbs, where wisdom is personified and calls out to be found (<a href="/proverbs/8.htm">Proverbs 8:1-4</a>). The promise of a future indicates that wisdom provides guidance and security, leading to a life aligned with God's purposes. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a "future" often implied prosperity and stability, both materially and spiritually. <a href="/jeremiah/29-11.htm">Jeremiah 29:11</a> echoes this sentiment, where God promises a future and hope to His people.<p><b>and your hope will never be cut off.</b><br>Hope, in biblical terms, is a confident expectation rooted in faith. This assurance is not based on circumstances but on the character and promises of God. The phrase "never be cut off" suggests permanence and security, contrasting with the uncertainty of worldly pursuits. This is reminiscent of <a href="/romans/5-5.htm">Romans 5:5</a>, where hope in God does not disappoint. The imagery of being "cut off" often relates to being separated from God's blessings or community, as seen in the Old Testament (<a href="/genesis/17-14.htm">Genesis 17:14</a>). Here, the promise is that wisdom secures an enduring hope, reflecting the eternal nature of God's covenant with His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>- Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>- The nation to whom the Proverbs were originally addressed, providing guidance for living in accordance with God's will.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_soul.htm">The Soul</a></b><br>- Represents the inner being of a person, emphasizing the importance of wisdom for one's spiritual and moral life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sweetness_of_wisdom.htm">The Sweetness of Wisdom</a></b><br>Just as honey is sweet to the taste, wisdom is sweet to the soul. It nourishes and satisfies our deepest needs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_pursuit_of_wisdom.htm">The Pursuit of Wisdom</a></b><br>Actively seek wisdom as a treasure. It requires effort and intentionality, much like searching for hidden riches.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_promise_of_a_future.htm">The Promise of a Future</a></b><br>Embrace the assurance that finding wisdom secures a hopeful future. This is a promise of stability and continuity in life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_anchored_in_wisdom.htm">Hope Anchored in Wisdom</a></b><br>Wisdom provides a foundation for hope that is steadfast and unshakeable, ensuring that our expectations are not in vain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_as_a_divine_gift.htm">Wisdom as a Divine Gift</a></b><br>Recognize that true wisdom comes from God. It is a divine gift that aligns our lives with His purposes and plans.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_soul_mates.htm">What does the Bible say about soul mates?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_proverbs_say_on_laziness.htm">What does Proverbs say about lazy people?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_tragedies_align_with_proverbs_19_23.htm">Proverbs 19:23 promises protection from harm for those who fear God--how do real-world tragedies affecting believers align with this assurance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) <span class= "bld">So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">Know </span>(or understand) <span class= "ital">that wisdom is such </span>(equally sweet and good) <span class= "ital">for thy soul.</span><p><span class= "bld">A reward.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">a future. </span>(Comp. <a href="/proverbs/23-18.htm" title="For surely there is an end; and your expectation shall not be cut off.">Proverbs 23:18</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul;</span> better, <span class="accented">know</span>, <span class="accented">apprehend wisdom to be such for thy soul</span> - to be as pleasant and nourishing and profitable to thy soul, as honey is to thy taste and thy body. The moralist would have his disciple feel the same relish for wisdom that he has for sweet food, recognize it not simply as useful, but as delightful and enjoyable. <span class="cmt_word">When thou hast found it.</span> To find wisdom is to get possession of it and use it (comp. <a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13</a>, and note there). <span class="cmt_word">Then</span> <span class="cmt_word">there shall be a reward.</span> The apodosis begins here. We have had the same assurance in <a href="/proverbs/23-18.htm">Proverbs 23:18</a> (where see note). The word is literally <span class="accented">future</span>. One who has obtained wisdom has a glorious hope before him; <span class="accented">habebis in novissimis spem</span>, Vulgate; but his hope is better than that - it goes with him, not in his last hour only, but all his life long. Septuagint, "Then shalt thou perceive wisdom in thy soul; for if thou find it, fair shall be thine end, and hope shall not fail thee." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/24-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Know</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּעֶ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(də·‘eh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that wisdom</span><br /><span class="heb">חָכְמָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥāḵ·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wisdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is sweet]</span><br /><span class="heb">כֵּ֤ן ׀</span> <span class="translit">(kên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> </span><span class="str2">So -- thus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for your soul.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְנַ֫פְשֶׁ֥ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·nap̄·še·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">If</span><br /><span class="heb">אִם־</span> <span class="translit">(’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you find it,</span><br /><span class="heb">מָ֭צָאתָ</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ṣā·ṯā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there is</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיֵ֣שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3426.htm">Strong's 3426: </a> </span><span class="str2">Being, substance, existence, is</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a future [for you],</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחֲרִ֑ית</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥă·rîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_319.htm">Strong's 319: </a> </span><span class="str2">The last, end, the future, posterity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and your hope</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝תִקְוָתְךָ֗</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯiq·wā·ṯə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8615.htm">Strong's 8615: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cord, expectancy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will never</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be cut off.</span><br /><span class="heb">תִכָּרֵֽת׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṯik·kā·rêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/24-14.htm">Proverbs 24:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/24-14.htm">Proverbs 24:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/24-14.htm">Proverbs 24:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24-14.htm">Proverbs 24:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24-14.htm">Proverbs 24:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/24-14.htm">Proverbs 24:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/24-14.htm">Proverbs 24:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/24-14.htm">Proverbs 24:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/24-14.htm">Proverbs 24:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/24-14.htm">Proverbs 24:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/24-14.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 24:14 So you shall know wisdom to be (Prov. 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