Proverbs 14:24
“The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The crown of the wise is their riches,.... Riches being used by them to increase and improve their knowledge and wisdom,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
“The crown,” i. e., the glory of the wise man constitutes his wealth. He alone is truly rich even as he alone (compare…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Observe, 1. If men be wise and good, riches make them so much the more honourable and useful: The crown of the wise is…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The crown of the wise i.e. the wisdom which is their crown (Pro 14:14) is (constitutes) their riches. It is at once an…
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