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Proverbs 1:18-19
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 1:18-19
Holman Christian Standard Bible
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]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:18 Lit they ambush for their blood
- Proverbs 1:19 Lit takes the life of its masters
Proverbs 1:18-19
Common English Bible
Proverbs 1:18-19
Common English Bible
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 1:18-19
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Proverbs 1:18-19
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Proverbs 15:16
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Proverbs 15:16
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16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.(A)
Proverbs 15:16
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Proverbs 15:16
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16 Better a little with fear of the Lord
than a great treasure with turmoil.
Proverbs 15:16
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Proverbs 15:16
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16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.(A)
Proverbs 15:27
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 15:27
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27 The one who profits dishonestly(A) troubles his household,
but the one who hates bribes will live.(B)
Proverbs 15:27
Common English Bible
Proverbs 15:27
Common English Bible
27 Those who acquire things unjustly gain trouble for their house,
but those who hate bribes will live.
Proverbs 15:27
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Proverbs 15:27
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27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,
but the one who hates bribes will live.(A)
Proverbs 21:26
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Proverbs 21:26
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- Proverbs 21:26 Lit He craves a craving
Proverbs 21:26
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Proverbs 21:26
Common English Bible
26 The lazy desire things constantly,
but the righteous give without holding back.
Proverbs 21:26
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Proverbs 21:26
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Proverbs 22:1
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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)
Proverbs 22:1
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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 22:1
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Proverbs 22:1
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22 A good name is more desirable than great riches;
to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.(A)
Proverbs 25:16
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Proverbs 25:16
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Proverbs 25:16
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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 25:16
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Proverbs 25:16
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16 If you find honey, eat just enough—
too much of it, and you will vomit.(A)
Proverbs 27:20
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Proverbs 27:20
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Proverbs 27:20
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Proverbs 27:20
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- Proverbs 27:20 Heb Sheol
- Proverbs 27:20 Heb Abaddon
Proverbs 27:20
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Proverbs 27:20
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- Proverbs 27:20 Hebrew Abaddon
Proverbs 28:6
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Proverbs 28:6
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- Proverbs 28:6 Lit who twists two ways
Proverbs 28:6
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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 28:6
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Proverbs 28:6
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6 Better the poor whose walk is blameless
than the rich whose ways are perverse.(A)
Proverbs 28:8
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Proverbs 28:8
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8 Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest(A)
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.(B)
Proverbs 28:8
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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 28:8
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Proverbs 28:8
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