Proverbs 14:24
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.”
Read Proverbs 14:24 in the flow of Proverbs14 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open Proverbs14 to see the surrounding context.
“The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.”
King James Version · Public Domain“The crown of the wise is their riches; But the folly of fools is only folly.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“The crown of the wise is their wealth, The folly of fools <FI>is<Fi> folly.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 14:24 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 49:10For it is clear that wise men die, and the foolish and the senseless both perish and leave their wealth to others.
- Psalms 112:9He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
- Proverbs 27:22Though you grind a fool like grain with mortar and a pestle, yet his folly will not depart from him.
- Ecclesiastes 7:11Wisdom, like an inheritance, is good, and it benefits those who see the sun.
- Isaiah 33:6He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.
- Luke 12:19Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’
- Luke 16:9I tell you, use worldly wealth to make friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, they will welcome you into eternal dwellings.
- Luke 16:19Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor.
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