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Proverbs 27:24
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22 aThough you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain,
Yet his foolishness will not depart from him. 
23 Be diligent to know the state of your aflocks,
And attend to your herds; 
24 For riches are not forever,
Nor does a crown endure to all generations.
25 aWhen the hay is removed, and the tender grass shows itself,
And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in, 
26 The lambs will provide your clothing,
And the goats the price of a field;
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Proverbs 27:24

Among the ancients, treasures, riches, or wealth consisted of clothing as well as gold, silver, gems, wine, lands, and oil. An abundance of anything conducive to the ornamentation or comfort of life was considered treasure. Like then, most people today are thrilled with splendid display of expensive garments and accessories. Our treasure, in fact, often consists of beautiful and richly ornamented articles of apparel. In a society like ours, an unlimited number of things could become our treasure—clothing and jewelry, cars and boats, or CDs and DVDs, to name a few.

Martin G. Collins
Parable of the Treasure


 
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