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Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 14:24

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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“The crown,” i. e., the glory of the wise man constitutes his wealth. He alone is truly rich even as he alone (compare Proverbs 14:18 note) is truly king. The seeming tautology of the second clause is really its point. Turn “the foolishness of fools” as you will, it comes back to “foolishness” at last. return to 'Top of Page'
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