Proverbs 14:24 Meaning and Explanation
“The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The wise person's wealth is their crown; folly is the fool's only inheritance.
The Context of Proverbs 14:24
Wisdom and folly produce their own harvest.
What Does Proverbs 14:24 Mean?
Wisdom produces riches—not always material wealth, but the treasure of understanding, respect, and good outcome. For the wise, their riches are like a crown, adorning and honoring them. These riches are the natural fruit of wise choices and good judgment. Wisdom is rewarded with increase.
The fool, by contrast, has folly as his only crown or inheritance. He possesses nothing of real value—no wisdom, no respect, no lasting good. His foolishness perpetuates itself; folly begets folly. Where the wise are crowned with riches, the fool is crowned only with more of the foolishness that defines him.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 14:24
What does Proverbs 14:24 mean?
The wise person's wealth is their crown; folly is the fool's only inheritance.
What is the context of Proverbs 14:24?
Wisdom and folly produce their own harvest.