Proverbs 14:24
24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
Other Translations of Proverbs 14:24
New International Version
24 The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly.
English Standard Version
24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the folly of fools brings folly.
The Message
24 The wise accumulate wisdom; fools get stupider by the day.
New King James Version
24 The crown of the wise is their riches, But the foolishness of fools is folly.
New Living Translation
24 Wealth is a crown for the wise; the effort of fools yields only foolishness.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:24
Commentary on Proverbs 14:24
(Read Proverbs 14:24)
The riches of men of wisdom and piety enlarge their usefulness.