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Proverbs 14:24
The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
Proverbs 14:24 · New Heart English 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 who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has pity on the poor.
22 Do they not go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
23 In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
25 A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
26 In the fear of the Lord is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
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