Proverbs 27:24

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

Free Bible Version

for wealth doesn't last forever—is a crown passed down through all generations?

Geneva Bible 1599

For riches remaine not alway, nor the crowne from generation to generation.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

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

Translation for Translators

because the money that you acquired from selling animals previously will not ◄last/stay with you► forever; similarly [SIM], governments [MTY] certainly do not [RHQ] last forever.

Unlocked Literal Bible

for wealth is not forever. Does a crown endure for all generations?

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

For riches [are] not to the age, Nor a crown to generation and generation.

Context

Do Not Boast about Tomorrow

²³Be sure to know the state of your flocks, and pay close attention to your herds; ²⁴for riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to every generation. ²⁵When hay is removed and new growth appears and the grain from the hills is gathered,

Summary

This verse uses a metaphor of the shepherd looking after his flock to illustrate the importance of diligent care and attention to one's possessions. Just as a shepherd must regularly inspect and tend to his sheep, individuals should be diligent in managing their resources and responsibilities. Neglect or laziness can lead to loss and ruin, emphasizing the need for wise stewardship and diligence in all areas of life. The verse serves as a reminder to be proactive and responsible in caring for what has been entrusted to us, whether it be material possessions, relationships, or opportunities.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

The lambs are for thy clothing,.... This is another argument, exciting to diligence in the pastoral calling, taken from the profit arising from it: the wool of the lambs, or rather "sheep", as many versions render it; of it cloth is made, and of that garments to be worn, to keep decent, warm, and comfortable; see Job 31:20; and the goats are the price of thy field: these, being brought up and sold, furnish the husbandman with money to purchase more fields to feed his cattle on. The Targum is, "the goats are for negotiation;'' with the price of them a man may purchase any of the necessaries of life for himself and family; these are negotiated, Eze 27:21; the Syriac version is, "the goats are for thy food"; and so, between both the sheep and goats, man has both food and raiment; though his food is particularly mentioned in Pro 27:27.

Proverbs 27:24

Do Not Boast about Tomorrow

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

Free Bible Version

for wealth doesn't last forever—is a crown passed down through all generations?

Geneva Bible 1599

For riches remaine not alway, nor the crowne from generation to generation.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

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

Translation for Translators

because the money that you acquired from selling animals previously will not ◄last/stay with you► forever; similarly [SIM], governments [MTY] certainly do not [RHQ] last forever.

Unlocked Literal Bible

for wealth is not forever. Does a crown endure for all generations?

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

For riches [are] not to the age, Nor a crown to generation and generation.