Proverbs 14:24

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.

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He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.

The LORD's blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.

The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.

Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain, yet his foolishness will not be removed from him.

There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is your treasure.

I tell you, make for yourselves friends by means of unrighteous mammon, so that when you fail, they may receive you into the eternal tents.