Proverbs 27:24

New International Reader's Version

Riches don’t last forever. And a crown is not secure for all time to come.

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:16

Your royal house and your kingdom will last forever in my sight. Your throne will last forever.” ’ ”

Job 19:9

He has taken my wealth away from me. He has stripped me of my honor.

Psalm 89:36

His family line will continue forever. His kingdom will last as long as the sun.

Psalm 89:39

You have broken the covenant you made with him. You have thrown your servant’s crown into the dirt.

Proverbs 23:4

Don’t wear yourself out to get rich. Don’t trust how wise you think you are.

Proverbs 23:5

When you take even a quick look at riches, they are gone. They grow wings and fly away into the sky like an eagle.

Ecclesiastes 5:13

I’ve seen something very evil on earth. It’s when wealth is stored up and then brings harm to its owners.

Isaiah 9:7

There will be no limit to how great his authority is. The peace he brings will never end. He will rule on David’s throne and over his kingdom. He will make the kingdom strong and secure. His rule will be based on what is fair and right. It will last forever. The Lord’s great love will make sure that happens. He rules over all.

Jeremiah 13:18

Speak to the king and his mother. Tell them, “Come down from your thrones. Your glorious crowns are about to fall from your heads.”

Lamentations 5:16

All of our honor is gone. How terrible it is for us because we have sinned!

Ezekiel 21:26

The Lord and King says, “Take off your turban. Remove your crown. Things will not be as they were in the past. Those who are considered not important will be honored. And those who are honored will be considered not important.

Zephaniah 1:18

Their silver and gold won’t save them on the day the Lord pours out his anger. The whole earth will be burned up when his jealous anger blazes out. Everyone who lives on earth will come to a sudden end.”

James 1:10

But rich people should take pride in their low positions. That’s because they will fade away like wild flowers.

1 Samuel 13:14

But now your kingdom won’t last. The Lord has already looked for a man who is dear to his heart. He has appointed him king of his people. That’s because you haven’t obeyed the Lord’s command.”