Proverbs 21:6
Authorized (King James) Version
6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue
is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
Proverbs 21:6
21st Century King James Version
6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity which is tossed to and fro by them that seek death.
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Proverbs 21:6
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:6 Some Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint and Vulgate; most Hebrew manuscripts vapor for those who seek death
Proverbs 21:13-14
Authorized (King James) Version
13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor,
he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger:
and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:13-14
21st Century King James Version
13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall himself cry, but shall not be heard.
14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
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Proverbs 21:13-14
New International Version
14 A gift given in secret soothes anger,
and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.(C)
Proverbs 21:17
Authorized (King James) Version
17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man:
he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
Proverbs 21:17
21st Century King James Version
17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
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Proverbs 21:17
New International Version
17 Whoever loves pleasure will become poor;
whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.(A)
Proverbs 21:20
Authorized (King James) Version
20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise;
but a foolish man spendeth it up.
Proverbs 21:20
21st Century King James Version
20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man spendeth it up.
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Proverbs 21:20
New International Version
20 The wise store up choice food and olive oil,
but fools gulp theirs down.
Proverbs 21:26
Authorized (King James) Version
26 He coveteth greedily all the day long:
but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
Proverbs 21:26
21st Century King James Version
26 he coveteth greedily all the day long, but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
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Proverbs 21:26
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