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Proverbs 14:24 Cross-References
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“The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.”
Proverbs 14:24 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 14:24
The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly. The Hebrew here is complex. Ateret chakhamim oshr am (עֲטֶרֶת חֲכָמִים עָשְׁרָם, the crown of the wise is their wealth). For the wise, riches serve as a crown—an ornament that honors them when used wisely. Ivvelet kesilim ivvelet (אִוֶּלֶת כְּסִילִים אִוֶּלֶת, the folly of fools is folly). Fools' folly is merely folly—it leads nowhere, adorns nothing, accomplishes nothing. Wisdom transforms wealth into something glorious, while folly remains foolish regardless of circumstances.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:24
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“it is more excellent for those who see the sun.”
“Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.'”
“make for yourselves friends by means of unrighteous mammon”
“abundance of salvation”
“yet his foolishness will not be removed from him.”
“and leave their wealth to others.”
“he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.”