Strong's Lexicon The crown עֲטֶ֣רֶת (‘ă·ṭe·reṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 5850: 1) crown, wreath of the wise חֲכָמִ֣ים (ḥă·ḵā·mîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 2450: 1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously) is their wealth, עָשְׁרָ֑ם (‘ā·šə·rām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 6239: 1) wealth, riches [but] the effort אִוֶּ֖לֶת (’iw·we·leṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 200: 1) foolishness, folly of fools כְּסִילִ֣ים (kə·sî·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 3684: 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one [is] folly. אִוֶּֽלֶת׃ (’iw·we·leṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 200: 1) foolishness, folly Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleThe crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly. Young's Literal Translation The crown of the wise is their wealth, The folly of fools [is] folly. Holman Christian Standard Bible The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness. New American Standard Bible The crown of the wise is their riches, [But] the folly of fools is foolishness. King James Bible The crown of the wise [is] their riches: [but] the foolishness of fools [is] folly. Parallel Verses New International Version The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly. New Living Translation Wealth is a crown for the wise; the effort of fools yields only foolishness. English Standard Version The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the folly of fools brings folly. New American Standard Bible The crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools is foolishness. King James Bible The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly. Holman Christian Standard Bible The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness. International Standard Version The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the stupidity of fools is just that—stupidity! NET Bible The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is folly. American Standard Version The crown of the wise is their riches; But the folly of fools is only folly. English Revised Version The crown of the wise is their riches: but the folly of fools is only folly. Young's Literal Translation The crown of the wise is their wealth, The folly of fools is folly. Cross References Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. Proverbs 13:8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. Proverbs 14:23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. Proverbs 21:20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 14:22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. Proverbs 14:21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. Proverbs 14:25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. Jump to Previous Behaviour Crown Crowns Folly Foolish Foolishness Fools Garland Head Riches Round Unwise Wealth Wisdom Wise YieldsJump to Next Behaviour Crown Crowns Folly Foolish Foolishness Fools Garland Head Riches Round Unwise Wealth Wisdom Wise YieldsLinks Proverbs 14:24 NIVProverbs 14:24 NLT Proverbs 14:24 ESV Proverbs 14:24 NASB Proverbs 14:24 KJV Proverbs 14:24 Bible Apps Proverbs 14:24 Parallel Proverbs 14:24 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 14:24 Chinese Bible Proverbs 14:24 French Bible Proverbs 14:24 German Bible Proverbs 14:24 Commentaries Bible Hub |