Proverbs 27:24 · KJV
"For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?"
King James Version
What does Proverbs 27:24 mean? →Passage Context
22Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.
23Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.
24For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?
25The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.
26The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.
Reflection Questions
1
How does the idea of wealth's impermanence affect your priorities?
2
What does it mean for you to seek lasting value in life?
3
When have you seen wealth influence relationships negatively?
Life Application
wealth
Consider how you can use your resources to serve others, rather than just accumulating for yourself.
values
Reflect on what truly matters in your life beyond material possessions.
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