Proverbs 27:24
Proverbs 27:24 in Multiple Translations
for riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to every generation.
For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?
For riches are not for ever; And doth the crown endure unto all generations?
For wealth is not for ever, and money does not go on for all generations.
for wealth doesn't last forever—is a crown passed down through all generations?
For riches remaine not alway, nor the crowne from generation to generation.
For riches [are] not to the age, Nor a crown to generation and generation.
for riches are not forever, nor does the crown endure to all generations.
For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?
For thou shalt not always have power: but a crown shall be given to generation and generation.
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.
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Proverbs 27:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֤י
לֹ֣א
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
חֹ֑סֶן
וְ/אִם
נֵ֝֗זֶר
לְ/ד֣וֹר
דור
וָ/דֽוֹר
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
חֹ֑סֶן
chôçen
H2633
wealth
N-ms
וְ/אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj | Conj
נֵ֝֗זֶר
nezer
H5145
consecration
N-ms
לְ/ד֣וֹר
dôwr
H1755
generation
Prep | N-ms
דור
dôwr
H1755
generation
N-ms
וָ/דֽוֹר
dôwr
H1755
generation
Conj | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 27:24
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
חֹ֑סֶן
chôçen
H2633
"wealth"
N-ms
This word means wealth or riches, like treasure or riches stored up. In the book of Proverbs, it warns against trusting in wealth instead of God. It's about having valuable possessions.
Definition: riches, treasure, wealth
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: riches, strength, treasure. See also: Proverbs 15:6; Isaiah 33:6; Proverbs 27:24.
וְ/אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj | Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
נֵ֝֗זֶר
nezer
H5145
"consecration"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for consecration or a crown, often referring to a Nazirite vow, where someone dedicates themselves to God. This concept appears in Numbers 6 and is associated with unshorn locks or a royal chaplet. In the Bible, it symbolizes a person's commitment to God.
Definition: 1) consecration, crown, separation, Nazariteship 1a) crown (as sign of consecration), earring 1a1) stones of a crown, diadem, stones of charming 1b) woman's hair 1c) consecration 1c1) of high priest 1c2) of Nazarite
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: consecration, crown, hair, separation. See also: Exodus 29:6; Numbers 6:18; Psalms 89:40.
לְ/ד֣וֹר
dôwr
H1755
"generation"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a period of time or a generation of people. It is used in the Bible to describe a group of people living at the same time. In the book of Psalms, it describes a generation of people who follow God.
Definition: 1) period, generation, habitation, dwelling 1a) period, age, generation (period of time) 1b) generation (those living during a period) 1c) generation (characterised by quality, condition, class of men) 1d) dwelling-place, habitation Aramaic equivalent: dar (דָּר "generation" H1859)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: age, [idiom] evermore, generation, (n-) ever, posterity. See also: Genesis 6:9; Esther 9:28; Psalms 10:6.
דור
dôwr
H1755
"generation"
N-ms
This word refers to a period of time or a generation of people. It is used in the Bible to describe a group of people living at the same time. In the book of Psalms, it describes a generation of people who follow God.
Definition: 1) period, generation, habitation, dwelling 1a) period, age, generation (period of time) 1b) generation (those living during a period) 1c) generation (characterised by quality, condition, class of men) 1d) dwelling-place, habitation Aramaic equivalent: dar (דָּר "generation" H1859)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: age, [idiom] evermore, generation, (n-) ever, posterity. See also: Genesis 6:9; Esther 9:28; Psalms 10:6.
וָ/דֽוֹר
dôwr
H1755
"generation"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to a period of time or a generation of people. It is used in the Bible to describe a group of people living at the same time. In the book of Psalms, it describes a generation of people who follow God.
Definition: 1) period, generation, habitation, dwelling 1a) period, age, generation (period of time) 1b) generation (those living during a period) 1c) generation (characterised by quality, condition, class of men) 1d) dwelling-place, habitation Aramaic equivalent: dar (דָּר "generation" H1859)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: age, [idiom] evermore, generation, (n-) ever, posterity. See also: Genesis 6:9; Esther 9:28; Psalms 10:6.
Study Notes — Proverbs 27:24
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- Proverbs 27:24 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 27:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 27:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 27:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 27:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 27:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 27:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 27:24
- Sermons on Proverbs 27:24
Context — Do Not Boast about Tomorrow
22Though you grind a fool like grain with mortar and a pestle, yet his folly will not depart from him.
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 grass from the hills is gathered, 26the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 23:5 | When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky. |
| 2 | 1 Timothy 6:17–18 | Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, |
| 3 | Zephaniah 1:18 | Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth. |
| 4 | Isaiah 9:7 | Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 7:16 | Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.” |
| 6 | James 1:10 | But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field. |
| 7 | Psalms 89:36 | his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun, |
Proverbs 27:24 Summary
This verse is reminding us that wealth and power are not permanent, and we shouldn't put all our trust in them. Just like the grass withers and the flowers fade, our riches and crowns will one day come to an end, as seen in Isaiah 40:6-8. Instead, we should focus on building a relationship with God and storing up treasures in heaven, where they will last forever, as Jesus taught in Matthew 6:19-21. By trusting in God's provision and living for eternal things, we can have true security and peace, no matter what happens to our earthly riches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that riches are not forever?
This means that wealth and material possessions are temporary and can be lost at any time, as seen in the story of Job in the book of Job 1:13-22, where he lost all his possessions in a single day.
Why does the verse mention a crown not enduring to every generation?
This is a reminder that even positions of power and authority are temporary and will eventually come to an end, as stated in Psalms 102:26, which says that even the heavens will wear out like a garment.
Is this verse saying that it's wrong to pursue wealth and riches?
Not necessarily, as Proverbs 10:4-5 suggests that hard work and diligence can lead to prosperity, but Proverbs 27:24 is warning us not to put our trust in wealth and riches alone, but to trust in God as our true provider, as seen in Matthew 6:19-21.
How can I apply this verse to my life?
By recognizing the temporary nature of earthly riches, you can focus on storing up treasures in heaven, as Jesus taught in Matthew 6:19-21, and prioritize your relationship with God and your eternal inheritance, as described in 1 Peter 1:3-5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I've seen riches and power fade away in my own life or in the lives of others?
- How can I balance the pursuit of earthly provision with the pursuit of eternal treasures?
- What are some things I can do to prioritize my relationship with God and my eternal inheritance?
- In what ways can I use my earthly resources to store up treasures in heaven?
- How can I trust God as my true provider, even when my earthly riches and security are uncertain?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 27:24
For riches [are] not for ever,.... A man cannot be assured of the continuance of them; they are uncertain things, here today and gone tomorrow: wherefore, though a man has a considerable share of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 27:24
For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? For riches are not forever - therefore they are not to be depended on to the neglect of thy flocks.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 27:24
Riches; or, treasure. The sense is, What thou dust now possess, or hast laid up, will not last always, but will soon be spent, if thou dost not take care to preserve and improve it. The crown; by which he understands a condition of the greatest honour and plenty. If a man had the wealth of a kingdom, without provident care and due diligence it would quickly be brought to nothing. Hence the greatest kings have minded husbandry, as Solomon, Uzziah, and others.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 27:24
Proverbs 27:24 For riches [are] not for ever: and doth the crown [endure] to every generation?Ver. 24. For riches endure not for ever.] Whether they be riches of inheritance or of purchase, they will waste without good husbandry. The royalty of Solomon could not have consisted for all his riches, had he not been frugal. Our Henry III merited to be called Regni dilapidator, a waste kingdom. But what a great husband, perhaps too great, was Louis XI of France, of whom ye shall find in the chamber of accounts a reckoning of two shillings for new sleeves to his old doublet, and three half pence for liquor to grease his boots (A.D. 1461)! Pertinax, the emperor, also was a singular good husband, for the which, as the rich gallants derided him, so others of us, Quibus virtus luxuria potior, laudabamus, who prized virtue above luxury, commended it in him, saith Dio the historian, who writes his life.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 27:24
(24) For riches are not for ever.—Comp. Proverbs 23:5. So it is well to have a sure source of income, like husbandry or cattle-feeding, upon which to fall back.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 27:24
Verse 24. For riches are not for ever] All other kinds of property are very transitory. Money and the highest civil honours are but for a short season. Flocks and herds, properly attended to, may be multiplied and continued from generation to generation. The crown itself is not naturally so permanent.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 27:24
24. Riches are not for ever — This assigns a good reason for the preceding. Wealth, though now abundant, does not necessarily stay for ever.
Sermons on Proverbs 27:24
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Motives to Love Jesus by Thomas Doolittle | Thomas Doolittle preaches about the unparalleled excellence, suitability, satisfaction, durability, and necessity of loving Jesus above all else. He emphasizes how Jesus is the mos |
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Hangmen by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the futility of worldly riches, arguing that they are deceptive and ultimately detrimental to the soul. He likens them to hangmen that obscure one's true s |
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An Antidote by James Smith | James Smith preaches on the challenging nature of divine providence, emphasizing that God's intention is to test our faith, patience, and submission to His will through trials. To |
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Epistle 273 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the importance of being strangers and pilgrims to the world and all visible things, emphasizing the need to focus on the Creator, the Lord God Almighty, r |
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The Preciousness of the Soul by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the preciousness of the soul, emphasizing that the soul is more valuable than the whole world. He delves into the intrinsic worth and immortality of th |
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Please Sir Save Me! by William Booth | In this sermon, the preacher tells a story about a gold miner on a ship that gets caught in a storm and starts sinking. A little girl asks the miner if he can swim, and he realizes |
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Why Does the Holy Spirit Not Fill the Church by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of judgment and the need for it in order to save humanity. He explains that God saw the moral corruption that had spread througho |