2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.
2 Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.
11 Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
11 Wealth hastily gotten[a] will dwindle, but those who gather little by little will increase it.(A)
17 Fraudulent food is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth is filled with gravel.
17 Bread gained by deceit is sweet, but afterward the mouth will be full of gravel.(A)
21 An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning, won’t be blessed in the end.
21 An estate quickly acquired in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.(A)
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