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
International Standard Version
18 but these people[a] lie in wait for their own blood.[b]
They ambush only themselves.
19 Such is the way of all those who seek illicit gain—
it takes away the lives of those who possess it.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:18 Lit. they
- Proverbs 1:18 The Heb. lacks their own
Proverbs 1:18-19
New International Version
Proverbs 15:16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.(A)
Proverbs 15:16
International Standard Version
On Contentment and Other Good Things of Life
16 Better is a little accompanied by fear of the Lord
than abundant wealth with turmoil.
Proverbs 15:16
New International Version
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.(A)
Proverbs 15:27
Holman Christian Standard Bible
27 The one who profits dishonestly(A) troubles his household,
but the one who hates bribes will live.(B)
Proverbs 15:27
International Standard Version
27 Those who are greedy for unjust gain bring trouble into their homes,
but the person who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 15:27
New International Version
27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,
but the one who hates bribes will live.(A)
Proverbs 21:26
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:26 Lit He craves a craving
Proverbs 21:26
International Standard Version
26 All day long he continues to crave,
while the righteous person gives without holding back.
Proverbs 21:26
New International Version
Proverbs 22:1
Holman Christian Standard Bible
22 A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;
favor is better than silver and gold.(A)
Proverbs 22:1
International Standard Version
Advice for Everyday Life
22 A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth,
and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.
Proverbs 22:1
New International Version
22 A good name is more desirable than great riches;
to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.(A)
Proverbs 25:16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 25:16
International Standard Version
16 If you find some honey,
eat only what you need.
Take too much,
and you’ll vomit.
Proverbs 25:16
New International Version
16 If you find honey, eat just enough—
too much of it, and you will vomit.(A)
Proverbs 27:20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 27:20
International Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:20 I.e. the realm of the dead
- Proverbs 27:20 I.e. the realm of destruction in the afterlife
Proverbs 27:20
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:20 Hebrew Abaddon
Proverbs 28:6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:6 Lit who twists two ways
Proverbs 28:6
International Standard Version
6 It’s better to be poor and live a blameless life
than to be rich but crooked in one’s lifestyle.
Proverbs 28:6
New International Version
6 Better the poor whose walk is blameless
than the rich whose ways are perverse.(A)
Proverbs 28:8
Holman Christian Standard Bible
8 Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest(A)
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.(B)
Proverbs 28:8
International Standard Version
8 Whoever gains wealth by charging exorbitant[a] interest
collects it for someone who is kind to the poor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:8 Lit. charging interest upon
Proverbs 28:8
New International Version
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