Proverbs 21:6
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Acquiring treasures by a lying tongue
Is a fleeting vapor, the seeking and pursuit of death.
Proverbs 21:13-14
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Whoever shuts his ears at the cry of the poor
Will cry out himself and not be answered.(A)
14
A gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe [hidden] in the pocket, strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:17
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He who loves [only selfish] pleasure will become a poor man;
He who loves and is devoted to [a]wine and [olive] oil will not become rich.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:17 I.e. items associated with lavish feasting and excessive luxury.
Proverbs 21:20
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There is precious treasure and oil in the house of the wise [who prepare for the future],
But a short-sighted and foolish man swallows it up and wastes it.
Proverbs 21:26
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He craves all the day long [and does no work],
But the righteous [willingly] gives and does not withhold [what he has].(A)
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