Proverbs 1:18-19

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¹⁸but they set an ambush to kill themselves;^[a]
they attack their own lives.
¹⁹Such are the paths of all who make profit dishonestly;^(A)
it takes the lives of those who receive it.^[b]

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1:18 Lit they ambush for their blood
1:19 Lit takes the life of its masters

Proverbs 15:16

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¹⁶Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.^(A)

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Proverbs 15:27

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²⁷The one who profits dishonestly^(A) troubles his household,
but the one who hates bribes will live.^(B)

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Proverbs 21:26

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²⁶He is filled with craving^[a] all day long,
but the righteous give and don’t hold back.^(A)

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21:26 Lit He craves a craving

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Proverbs 22:1

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22 A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;
favor is better than silver and gold.^(A)

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Proverbs 25:16

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¹⁶If you find honey,^(A) eat only what you need;
otherwise, you’ll get sick from it and vomit.^(B)

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Proverbs 27:20

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²⁰Sheol and Abaddon^(A) are never satisfied,^(B)
and people’s eyes are never satisfied.^(C)

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Proverbs 28:6

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⁶Better the poor person who lives with integrity^(A)
than the rich one who distorts right and wrong.^[a]^(B)

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28:6 Lit who twists two ways

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Proverbs 28:8

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⁸Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest^(A)
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.^(B)

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Proverbs 28:22

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²²A greedy one^[a] is in a hurry for wealth;
he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him.^(A)

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28:22 Lit A man with an evil eye

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Proverbs 28:25

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²⁵A greedy person stirs up conflict,^(A)
but whoever trusts in the Lord will prosper.^(B)

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Proverbs 29:4

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⁴By justice a king brings stability to a land,^(A)
but a person who demands “contributions”^[a]
demolishes it.^(B)

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29:4 The Hb word for contributions usually refers to offerings in worship.

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