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

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19 These are the ways of all who seek unjust gain;
    it costs them their lives.

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

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

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Footnotes

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

14 Her profit is better than silver,
    and her gain better than gold.

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

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

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:16 Or work

16 The wages of the righteous lead to life;
    the earnings of the wicked lead to sin.

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

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

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28 Those who trust in their wealth will wither,
    but the righteous will thrive like leafy trees.

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

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

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  1. Proverbs 20:15 Or corals

15 Much gold and many pearls exist,
    but wise speech is the most precious jewel.

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

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On Life and Conduct

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

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22 A good reputation is better than much wealth;
    high esteem is better than silver and gold.

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

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