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Proverbs 24:14

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 24:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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.
Proverbs 24:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11Deliver them that are carried away unto death, And those that are ready to be slain see that thou hold back.
12If thou sayest, Behold, we knew not this; Doth not he that weigheth the hearts consider it? And he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? And shall not he render to every man according to his work?
13My son, eat thou honey, for it is good; And the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to thy taste:
14So 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.
15Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous; Destroy not his resting-place:
16For a righteous man falleth seven times, and riseth up again; But the wicked are overthrown by calamity.
17Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, And let not thy heart be glad when he is overthrown;
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“reward--literally, "after part," the proper result (compare Pro 23:18; Psa 37:37-38).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The knowledge of wisdom - Better, Know that thus (like the honey) is wisdom to thy soul. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“A reward - It is not only sweet for the present, but brings a sure and everlasting reward. Proverbs 24:16”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“shall the: Pro 22:18; Psa 19:10, Psa 19:11, Psa 119:103, Psa 119:111; Jer 15:16 when: Pro 2:1-5, Pro 2:10, Pro 3:13-18 there: Pro 23:18; Mat 19:21; Jam 1:25 Proverbs 24:15”
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