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The crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
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Wealth as a Tool for Wisdom
Scholars explain that for a wise person, wealth is like a crown. It is not an end in itself, but a tool that adorns their wisdom, enlarges their usefulness, and provides opportunities to do good for others. As Matthew Henry notes, the riches of the wise "enlarge their usefulness," bringing their wisdom to greater public attention.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The crown of the wise [is] their riches Riches being used by them to increase and improve their knowledge and wisdom…
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The riches of men of wisdom and piety enlarge their usefulness.
