Proverbs 27:24

“for riches are not forever, nor a diadem from generation to generation.”

Proverbs 27:24 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Proverbs 27:24, word by word

richesחֹסֶןchosen

wealth, treasure

Wealth, stored-up riches, treasure.

Where else “chosen” appears
foreverעוֹלָםolam

forever

Time without end, beyond what a lifetime can see.

Where else “olam” appears
a diademנֵזֶרnezer

diadem

A crown or diadem.

Where else “nezer” appears
from generationדוֹרdor

generation

The people of the same time.

Where else “dor” appears

The context

23Know well the condition of your flock; set your heart on the herds;

24 · This verse (above)

25The grass is uncovered, and the new growth appears, and the plants of the mountains are gathered in;

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