Add parallel Print Page Options

19 So are the paths of everyone who is (A)greedy for gain;
It takes away the [a]life of its possessors.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 1:19 Lit soul

19 Such are the ways of everyone who (A)makes unjust gain;
It takes away the life of its possessors.

Read full chapter

19 Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain;
    it takes away the life of those who get it.(A)

Read full chapter

14 For her (A)profit is better than the profit of silver
And her produce better than fine gold.

Read full chapter

14 For [a]her (A)profit is better than the profit of silver,
And her produce better than gold.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:14 I.e., the profit from Wisdom (personified)

14 for she is more profitable than silver
    and yields better returns than gold.(A)

Read full chapter

16 The [a](A)wages of the righteous is life,
The income of the wicked, punishment.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:16 Or work

16 The [a](A)wages of the righteous is life,
The income of the wicked, punishment.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:16 Or work

16 The wages of the righteous is life,(A)
    but the earnings of the wicked are sin and death.(B)

Read full chapter

28 He who (A)trusts in his riches will fall,
But (B)the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.

Read full chapter

28 One who (A)trusts in his riches will fall,
But (B)the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.

Read full chapter

28 Those who trust in their riches will fall,(A)
    but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.(B)

Read full chapter

15 There is gold, and an abundance of pearls;
But the lips of knowledge are a more precious vessel.

Read full chapter

15 There is gold, and an abundance of [a]jewels;
But lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:15 Or corals

15 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
    but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

Read full chapter

Yahweh Is the Maker of All

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

Read full chapter

On Life and Conduct

22 A (A)good name is to be more desired than great wealth;
Favor is better than silver and gold.

Read full chapter

22 A good name is more desirable than great riches;
    to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.(A)

Read full chapter