Wealth is not profitable on a day of wrath,
but righteousness rescues from death.(A)

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Riches don’t help in the day of wrath,
    but righteousness rescues from death.

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Wealth(A) is worthless in the day of wrath,(B)
    but righteousness delivers from death.(C)

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15 If someone puts up security for a stranger,
he will suffer for it,(A)
but the one who hates such agreements is protected.

16 A gracious woman gains honor,
but violent[a] men gain only riches.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:16 Or ruthless

15 Guaranteeing the debt of a stranger brings big trouble,
    but the one who refuses to shake hands will be secure.
16 A gracious woman gains honor;
    violent men gain only wealth.

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15 Whoever puts up security(A) for a stranger will surely suffer,
    but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.(B)

16 A kindhearted woman gains honor,(C)
    but ruthless men gain only wealth.

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28 Anyone trusting in his riches will fall,(A)
but the righteous will flourish like foliage.(B)

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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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