Cross References

Proverbs 14:24

The Message

The wise accumulate wisdom; fools get stupider by the day.

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Pound on a fool all you like— you can’t pound out foolishness.

God’s blessing makes life rich; nothing we do can improve on God.

The rich can be sued for everything they have, but the poor are free of such threats.

Hard work always pays off; mere talk puts no bread on the table.

Valuables are safe in a wise person’s home; fools put it all out for yard sales.