Devine Scripture

Proverbs 27:24

What does Proverbs 27:24 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 27:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For wealth is not for ever, and money does not go on for all generations.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For riches <FI>are<Fi> not to the age, Nor a crown to generation and generation.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

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

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

for wealth is not for ever; and doth the crown [endure] from generation to generation?

Context

v.23Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, And look well to thy herds:

v.24This passage

v.25The hay is carried, and the tender grass showeth itself, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • James 1:10

    and the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.

  • Isaiah 9:7

    Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.

  • Zephaniah 1:18

    Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of Jehovah’s wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he will make an end, yea, a terrible end, of all them that dwell in the land.

  • Proverbs 23:5

    Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? Forrichescertainly make themselves wings, Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.

  • 2 Samuel 7:16

    And thy house and thy kingdom shall be made sure for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

  • Psalms 89:36

    His seed shall endure for ever, And his throne as the sun before me.

Related questions readers ask

Keep reading

Want to dig deeper? Explore Proverbs 27

Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Proverbs 27.

Keep exploring

Follow this verse across Scripture

Topics, devotionals, original-language word studies, and figures connected to Proverbs 27:24.

Browse every hub

BibleTopicsBible answersDevotionalsFamous passagesWord studiesPeoplePlacesVerses for…Reading plansCommentary