Proverbs 27:24

24 For a man not strength and power for ever; neither does he transmit it from generation to generation.

Proverbs 27:24 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 27:24

For riches [are] not for ever
A man cannot be assured of the continuance of them; they are uncertain things, here today and gone tomorrow: wherefore, though a man has a considerable share of them, yet should follow one calling or another; particularly husbandry is recommended, or keeping sheep and cattle, which are increasing; by which means his substance will be continued and augmented, which otherwise is not to be depended on, but in a diligent attendance to business; and doth the crown [endure] to every generation?
the royal crown, that is not to be depended upon; a king that wears a crown is not sure he shall always wear it, or that it shall be continued to his family one generation after another. And it is suggested, that it is not even beneath such persons to have a regard to their flocks and herds, and the increase of their riches in this way: the Chinese kings, many of them, formerly employed themselves in husbandry, and set examples of industry and diligence to their subjects ^F20; King Hezekiah provided himself possessions of flocks and herds in abundance, ( 2 Chronicles 32:28 2 Chronicles 32:29 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

F20 Vid. Martin. Hist. Sinica, p. 92, 93, 326.

Proverbs 27:24 In-Context

22 Though thou scourge a fool, disgracing him in the midst of the council, thou wilt in no wise remove his folly from him.

23 Do thou thoroughly know the number of thy flock, and pay attention to thine herds.

24 For a man not strength and power for ever; neither does he transmit it from generation to generation.

25 Take care of the herbage in the field, and thou shalt cut grass, and gather the mountain hay;

26 that thou mayest have sheep for clothing: pay attention to the land, that thou mayest have lambs.