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Proverbs 14:24
The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.
Proverbs 14:24 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 14:24 in other translations
The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
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In context
21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
22 Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.
23 There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.
25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
26 He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
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