Proverbs 1:18-19
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18 But these sinners set up a deadly ambush;
they lie in wait for their own lives.
19 These are the ways of all who seek unjust gain;
it costs them their lives.
Proverbs 15:16
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16 Better a little with fear of the Lord
than a great treasure with turmoil.
Proverbs 15:27
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27 Those who acquire things unjustly gain trouble for their house,
but those who hate bribes will live.
Proverbs 21:26
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26 The lazy desire things constantly,
but the righteous give without holding back.
Proverbs 22:1
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22 A good reputation is better than much wealth;
high esteem is better than silver and gold.
Proverbs 25:16
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16 If you find honey, eat just the right amount;
otherwise, you’ll get full and vomit it up.
Proverbs 27:20
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:20 Heb Sheol
- Proverbs 27:20 Heb Abaddon
Proverbs 28:6
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6 Better to be poor and walk in innocence
than to be on crooked paths and wealthy.
Proverbs 28:8
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8 Those who become rich through high interest rates
gather money for those who are generous to the poor.
Proverbs 28:22
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22 The stingy try to get rich fast,
unaware that loss will come to them.
Proverbs 28:25
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25 Greedy people stir up conflict,
but those who trust the Lord become prosperous.
Proverbs 29:4
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4 A king gives stability to the land by justice,
but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.
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