24 The wealth of the wise is their crown,
but the folly of fools yields folly.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Wisdom rewards the Wise with riches.
Absurdity rewards the Fool with absurdity.
#wealth #wise #crown #folly #fools #yields #folly
22 Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent,
but folly brings punishment to fools.
Proverbs Club Commentary
It is wise to act cautiously,
and not to act irresponsibly.
#prudence #fountain_of_life #prudent #folly #punishment #fools
21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
but fools die for lack of sense.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The Righteous sustain those who listen.
The Wicked die fruitless.
#lips #righteous #nourish #fools #die #lack_of_sense #lack #sense
20 He who walks with wise men becomes wise,
but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Follow the wise to become wise.
Avoid fools to escape harm.
#walks #wise_men #becomes #wise #companion #fools #suffer #harm
19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
but fools detest turning from evil.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The narrow path is replete with blessings
that help to keep you on the narrow path.
The broad path of a fool is evil
and precludes any prospect of blessings.
#longing #fulfilled #sweet_to_the_soul #turning_from_evil #fools #detest #sweet #soul #turning #evil
