Proverbs 21:6
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- 21.6 Gk: Heb seekers
Proverbs 21:6
King James Version
6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
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Proverbs 21:13-14
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13 If you close your ear to the cry of the poor,
you will cry out and not be heard.(A)
14 A gift in secret averts anger,
and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.(B)
Proverbs 21:13-14
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.
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Proverbs 21:17
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17 Whoever loves pleasure will suffer want;
whoever loves wine and oil will not be rich.
Proverbs 21:17
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 21:20
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- 21.20 Gk: Heb and oil
Proverbs 21:20
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 21:26
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- 21.26 Gk: Heb all day long one covets covetously
Proverbs 21:26
King James Version
26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
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