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The crown of the wise is their riches; [But] the folly of fools is [only] folly.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The crown, that is, the glory of the wise man constitutes his wealth. He alone is truly rich even as he alone (compare Proverbs 14:18 note…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The crown of the wise is their riches.— They adorn and set off the wisdom of the wise, and bring it more to public attention; but …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The crown of the wise [is] their riches
Riches being used by them to increase and improve their knowledge and wisdom…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The riches of men of wisdom and piety enlarge their usefulness.

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