Proverbs 14:24
The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly.
In context
21 It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy. 22 Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness. 23 All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. 24 The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly.
25 A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful. 26 Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge. 27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 14:24 in the KJV
The crown of the wise is their riches: But the foolishness of fools is folly.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 14:24 in the ESV
The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the folly of fools brings folly.