Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The wise shall inherit glory; But shame shall be the promotion of fools.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The wise will have glory for their heritage, but shame will be the reward of the foolish.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The wise shall inherit glory; but shame shall be the promotion of the foolish.

World English Bible (WEB)

The wise will inherit glory, But shame will be the promotion of fools.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Honour do the wise inherit, And fools are bearing away shame!