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

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Footnotes

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

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

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

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

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  1. Proverbs 21:26 Lit He craves a craving

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

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

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

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Better a poor man who lives with integrity(A)
than a rich man who distorts right and wrong.[a](B)

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  1. Proverbs 28:6 Lit who twists two ways

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

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

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  1. Proverbs 28:22 Lit A man with an evil eye

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

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

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:4 The Hb word for “contributions” usually refers to offerings in worship.

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