Proverbs 11:4
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4 Wealth is not profitable on a day of wrath,
but righteousness rescues from death.(A)
Proverbs 11:16-18
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16 A gracious woman gains honor,
but violent[a] men gain only riches.
18 The wicked man earns an empty wage,
but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.(C)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:16 Or ruthless
Proverbs 11:28
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Proverbs 13:11
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11 Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle,(A)
but whoever earns it through labor[a] will multiply it.(B)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:11 Lit whoever gathers upon [his] hand
Proverbs 15:16
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16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.(A)
Proverbs 15:27
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27 The one who profits dishonestly(A) troubles his household,
but the one who hates bribes will live.(B)
Proverbs 17:8
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Proverbs 20:17
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17 Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man,(A)
but afterward his mouth is full of gravel.
Proverbs 20:21
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21 An inheritance gained prematurely
will not be blessed ultimately.(A)
Proverbs 21:5-7
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5 The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit,
but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.(A)
7 The violence of the wicked sweeps them away
because they refuse to act justly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:6 Or a breath blown away
- Proverbs 21:6 Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg read a snare of death
- Proverbs 21:6 Lit is vanity, ones seeking death
Proverbs 21:14
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:14 Lit a bribe in the bosom
Proverbs 28:6
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:6 Lit who twists two ways
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