Proverbs 27:24

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 27:24

BSB

for riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to every generation.

AKJV

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

CPDV

for you will not always hold this power. But a crown shall be awarded from generation to generation.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

For not strength forever, and not consecration to generation and generation.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 27:24

ForrichesH2633Noun MasculinearenotforeverH5769Noun MasculineanddoththecrownH5145Noun MasculineenduretoeveryH1755Noun Masculine generationH1755Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 27:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 27:24

Summary

Wealth and power pass to subsequent generations.

Event

Questioning permanence of riches

Estimated Time Period

c. 900 BC