24for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.


In Context

21 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but man is tested by the praise he receives.

22 Though you grind a fool in a mortar, grinding him like grain with a pestle, you will not remove his folly from him.

23 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds;

24 for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.

25 When the hay is removed and new growth appears and the grass from the hills is gathered in,

26 the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.

Proverbs 27:24 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

27:24For riches [are] not for ever: and doth the crown [endure] to every generation?

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

27:24For thou shalt not always have power: but a crown shall be given to generation and generation.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

27:24For riches are not for ever: And doth the crown endure unto all generations?

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

27:24for wealth is not for ever; and doth the crown endure from generation to generation?

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

27:24For riches are not for ever; and doth the crown endure unto all generations?

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

27:24For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

27:24for riches are not forever, nor does even the crown endure to all generations.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

27:24For riches are not to the age, Nor a crown to generation and generation.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

27:24For riches are not for ever: and does the crown endure to every generation?