Proverbs 1:19
New American Standard Bible
19 Such are the ways of everyone who (A)makes unjust gain;
It takes away the life of its possessors.
Proverbs 1:19
New Living Translation
19 Such is the fate of all who are greedy for money;
it robs them of life.
Proverbs 3:14
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:14 I.e., the profit from Wisdom (personified)
Proverbs 3:14
New Living Translation
14 For wisdom is more profitable than silver,
and her wages are better than gold.
Proverbs 10:16
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:16 Or work
Proverbs 10:16
New Living Translation
16 The earnings of the godly enhance their lives,
but evil people squander their money on sin.
Proverbs 11:28
New American Standard Bible
28 One who (A)trusts in his riches will fall,
But (B)the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.
Proverbs 11:28
New Living Translation
28 Trust in your money and down you go!
But the godly flourish like leaves in spring.
Proverbs 20:15
New American Standard Bible
15 There is gold, and an abundance of [a]jewels;
But lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:15 Or corals
Proverbs 20:15
New Living Translation
15 Wise words are more valuable
than much gold and many rubies.
Proverbs 22:1
New American Standard Bible
On Life and Conduct
22 A (A)good name is to be more desired than great wealth;
Favor is better than silver and gold.
Proverbs 22:1
New Living Translation
22 Choose a good reputation over great riches;
being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.
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