Proverbs 14:24

Modern English Version

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

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He has given freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be exalted with honor.

The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and He adds no toil to it.

The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat.

In all toil there is profit, but idle chatter of the lips leads only to poverty.

Precious treasure and oil are in the house of the wise, but a foolish man squanders it.

Though you grind a fool in the mortar with a pestle along with grain, yet his folly will not depart from him.

He shall be the stability of your times, a wealth of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is His treasure.

I say to you, make friends for yourself by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when you fall short, they may receive you into eternal dwellings.