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Proverbs 14:24
The crown of the wise is their riches; the folly of the foolish is folly.
Proverbs 14:24 · Darby 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 wealth, but the effort of fools is 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 that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.
22 Do they not err that devise evil? but loving-kindness and truth are for those that devise good.
23 In all labour there is profit; but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to want.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches; the folly of the foolish is folly.
25 A true witness delivereth souls; but deceit uttereth lies.
26 In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
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