en_tn_condensed/pro/27/24.md

Does a crown endure for all generations?

This question expects a negative answer to make the point that the reign of earthly rulers does not last forever. This can be expressed as a statement. Alternate translation: "A crown does not endure for all generations" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion)

a crown

Here "crown" is a metonym for a king's rule over his kingdom. Alternate translation: "a king's rule" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)