Proverbs 23:18
Proverbs 23:18 in Multiple Translations
For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
For surely there is a reward; And thy hope shall not be cut off.
For without doubt there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
for there's definitely a future for you, and your hope will not be crushed.
For surely there is an ende, and thy hope shall not be cut off.
For, is there a posterity? Then thy hope is not cut off.
Indeed surely there is a future hope, and your hope will not be cut off.
For surely there is an end; and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
Because thou shalt have hope in the latter end, and thy expectation shall not be taken away.
If you do that, you will be happy in the future, and God will certainly do for you what you are confidently expecting him to do.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 23:18
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Proverbs 23:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֭י
אִם
יֵ֣שׁ
אַחֲרִ֑ית
וְ֝/תִקְוָתְ/ךָ֗
לֹ֣א
תִכָּרֵֽת
כִּ֭י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
יֵ֣שׁ
yêsh
H3426
there
Part
אַחֲרִ֑ית
ʼachărîyth
H319
end
N-fs
וְ֝/תִקְוָתְ/ךָ֗
tiqvâh
H8615
cord
Conj | N-fs | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תִכָּרֵֽת
kârath
H3772
to cut
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 23:18
כִּ֭י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
יֵ֣שׁ
yêsh
H3426
"there"
Part
This Hebrew word means 'there is' or 'there are', used to show existence or being. It appears in various forms, like 'to be' or 'to have'. In the Bible, it's used in Genesis and Psalms to describe God's presence.
Definition: 1) being, existence, substance, there is or are 1a) substance 1b) existence 1c) there is or are Aramaic equivalent: i.tay (אִיתַי "there is" H0383)
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: (there) are, (he, it, shall, there, there may, there shall, there should) be, thou do, had, hast, (which) hath, (I, shalt, that) have, (he, it, there) is, substance, it (there) was, (there) were, ye will, thou wilt, wouldest. See also: Genesis 18:24; Nehemiah 5:2; Psalms 7:4.
אַחֲרִ֑ית
ʼachărîyth
H319
"end"
N-fs
End refers to the last or final part of something, including time or events. It can also mean the future or what comes after. In the Bible, it is often used to describe the latter time or posterity.
Definition: 1) after part, end 1a) end, issue, event 1b) latter time (prophetic for future time) 1c) posterity 1d) last, hindermost Aramaic equivalent: a.cha.rit (אַחֲרִית "latter" H0320)
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: (last, latter) end (time), hinder (utter) -most, length, posterity, remnant, residue, reward. See also: Genesis 49:1; Ecclesiastes 7:8; Psalms 37:37.
וְ֝/תִקְוָתְ/ךָ֗
tiqvâh
H8615
"cord"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
In Hebrew, this word for hope means a cord that attaches or expectancy, like waiting for something to happen. It appears in the Bible as a feeling of expectation or a thing someone longs for. The KJV translates it as hope or expectation.
Definition: cord
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: expectation(-ted), hope, live, thing that I long for. See also: Joshua 2:18; Psalms 62:6; Psalms 9:19.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תִכָּרֵֽת
kârath
H3772
"to cut"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to cut or destroy something, but it also has a special meaning related to making a covenant or agreement. In Genesis 15:18, God makes a covenant with Abram, symbolized by cutting animals in half, showing the seriousness of the promise. This word is used to describe important agreements and alliances.
Definition: : cut/fell 1) to cut, cut off, cut down, cut off a body part, cut out, eliminate, kill, cut a covenant 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut off 1a1a) to cut off a body part, behead 1a2) to cut down 1a3) to hew 1a4) to cut or make a covenant 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be cut off 1b2) to be cut down 1b3) to be chewed 1b4) to be cut off, fail 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be cut off 1c2) to be cut down 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cut off 1d2) to cut off, destroy 1d3) to cut down, destroy 1d4) to take away 1d5) to permit to perish 1e) (Hophal) cut off
Usage: Occurs in 280 OT verses. KJV: be chewed, be con-(feder-) ate, covenant, cut (down, off), destroy, fail, feller, be freed, hew (down), make a league (covenant), [idiom] lose, perish, [idiom] utterly, [idiom] want. See also: Genesis 9:11; 1 Samuel 24:6; Psalms 12:4.
Study Notes — Proverbs 23:18
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- Proverbs 23:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 23:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 23:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 23:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 23:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 23:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 23:18
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 23:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 23:18
- Sermons on Proverbs 23:18
Context — Saying 15
16My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
17Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
18For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
19Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right course. 20Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hebrews 10:35 | So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 29:11 | For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. |
| 3 | Psalms 9:18 | For the needy will not always be forgotten; nor the hope of the oppressed forever dashed. |
| 4 | Proverbs 24:14 | 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. |
| 5 | Philippians 1:20 | I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. |
| 6 | Proverbs 24:20 | For the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished. |
| 7 | Psalms 37:37 | Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace. |
| 8 | Romans 6:21–22 | What fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death. But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life. |
| 9 | Luke 16:25 | But Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here, while you are in agony. |
Proverbs 23:18 Summary
Proverbs 23:18 is a promise from God that He has a good future planned for us, and our hope in Him will not be cut off. This means we can trust that God is working everything out for our good, even when things seem uncertain or difficult (Romans 8:28). We can hold on to this hope and trust in God's goodness, just like the psalmist did in Psalm 119:114, where he says God is his refuge and shield. By trusting in God's promises, we can have confidence and peace, knowing that He has a plan to prosper us, not to harm us (Jeremiah 29:11).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the phrase 'there is a future' mean in Proverbs 23:18?
This phrase refers to the certainty of a future hope and promise from God, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11, where God says He has plans to prosper us, not to harm us.
How can I be sure my hope will not be cut off?
Our hope is secure in God's promises, as stated in Romans 8:28, where we are told that all things work together for our good, and in Psalm 119:114, where God is our refuge and shield.
What is the relationship between this verse and the surrounding context?
This verse serves as a reminder to trust in God's goodness and plans, especially when we are tempted to envy sinners, as mentioned in Proverbs 23:17, and to seek wisdom and guidance from God, as encouraged in Proverbs 23:19.
How does this verse apply to my everyday life?
This verse encourages us to trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even in uncertain times, and to hold on to the hope that He has a plan for our future, as seen in Jeremiah 31:17, where God says that our children will return from captivity.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am struggling to trust in God's promise of a future and a hope?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's goodness and plans, especially when faced with uncertainty or hardship?
- What are some ways I can 'guide my heart on the right course' as mentioned in Proverbs 23:19, and how does this relate to trusting in God's promises?
- In what ways can I practically apply the truth of Proverbs 23:18 to my relationships and decisions this week?
- How does the promise of a future and a hope in Proverbs 23:18 intersect with the command to 'fear the Lord' in Proverbs 23:17?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 23:18
For surely there is an end,.... Both of the prosperity of the wicked, which is but for a short time; and of the afflictions of the righteous, which are but as it were for a moment; and therefore
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 23:18
For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. For surely there is an end - there is coming the wished-for end, the reward of piety (Proverbs 24:14; Proverbs 24:20; Psalms 37:37; contrast Proverbs 5:4).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 23:18
An end; an expected and happy end for such as fear God, which was required, . Or, a reward, as this Hebrew word is rendered, . Thine expectation shall not be cut off; thou shalt certainly enjoy that good which thou expectest, as the wicked shall lose that happiness which they enjoy.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 23:18
Proverbs 23:18 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.Ver. 18. For surely there is an end,] viz., Of their pomp and prosperity. Dum faenea quadam felicitate temporaliter floreant, as Augustine hath it: while as grass they flourish, and then deflourish. And thine expectation shall not be cut off.] As the wicked shall. Cheer up, therefore, and do not despond: Flebile principium melior fortuna sequetur, as Queen Elizabeth was wont to say, while she was yet a prisoner, Then she envied the milkmaid that sang so merrily. But if she had known what a glorious reign she should have for four-and-forty years, she would not have envied her. Aug., Ephesians 120.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 23:18
(18) An end, which shall be peace (Psalms 37:37), corresponding to the “manifestation of the sons of God “(Romans 8:19), when we shall be “like” God (1 John 3:2).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 23:18
Verse 18. Surely there is an end] יש אחרית yesh acharith, there is another life; "and thy expectation" of the enjoyment of a blessed immortality "shall not be cut off." The Old MS. Bible reads thus: For thou schalt hav hop in the last: and thin abiiding schal not ben taken awei. "For the ende is not yet come; and thy pacient abydinge shal not be in vayne." - COVERDALE.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 23:18
18. an end] See Proverbs 24:14; Proverbs 24:20; in both which places A.V. renders the same Heb. word, reward, as it does here in the margin, and as R.V. does in all three places in the text. It is perhaps better to retain in all these places the significant literal rendering, a future, a hereafter: “or, sequel, or, future, Heb. latter end,” R.V. marg. here. “You will scarcely fail,” writes Maurer, “to recognise here a sure hope of immortality; seeing that many unrighteous men prosper and righteous men are miserable, even to the end of their earthly lives.” Psalms 73. is a sermon on this text. The LXX. however, render ἔκγονα here, and the same Heb. word ἐγκαταλείμματα, Psalms 37. (36. in LXX.) 38.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 23:18
18. Surely there is an end — This translation is not entirely satisfactory; for, although àçøéú, (ahharith,) does sometimes mean an end or termination, as that which comes after or last, yet it has
Sermons on Proverbs 23:18
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Self-Inquiry by J.C. Ryle | J.C. Ryle emphasizes the necessity of self-inquiry in the Christian life, urging believers to reflect on their spiritual state and relationship with God. He draws from Acts 15:36, |
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1 Peter 1:9 by John Gill | John Gill expounds on 1 Peter 1:9, emphasizing that the ultimate goal of faith is the salvation of souls, which is a profound source of joy. This salvation, appointed by God from e |
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Watch for God by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman emphasizes the importance of watchful expectation on our part in receiving help from God. He highlights the need to be alert and on the lookout for God's provisio |
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Blessedness of the Unoffended by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher begins by reading a passage from the book of 2 Kings, where Elijah is taken up to heaven by a whirlwind. The preacher then shifts to discussing the sto |
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Faith by Manley Beasley | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a conversation between Jesus and his disciples. The disciples asked Jesus what they needed to do to work the works of God. Jesus responded by |
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Holding on to Your Confidence by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not losing confidence in God. He reads from Hebrews 10:35, which encourages believers to have patience and trust in God's p |
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Through the Bible - Hebrews - Part 3 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not being lazy in the Christian life. He shares a poem by A.B. Simpson that highlights the need for diligent work for God. |