Proverbs
“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.”
Proverbs 24:14
Proverbs 24:14 (KJV) speaks to wisdom, hope, and expectancy — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
Proverbs 4:7“The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.”
Proverbs 10:28“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
Psalms 62:5“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Proverbs 1:7“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
James 1:5“For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.”
Isaiah 64:4
Common questions
What does Proverbs 24:14 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 24:14 reads: "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." The verse speaks to wisdom, hope, and expectancy. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 24 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 24:14 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Proverbs 24:14 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 24.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 24:14?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 24:14 include Proverbs 4:7, Proverbs 10:28, and Psalms 62:5. Reading them alongside Proverbs 24:14 deepens the theme of wisdom.
How can I pray with Proverbs 24:14?
Read Proverbs 24:14 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.