Wealth is not profitable on a day of wrath,
but righteousness rescues from death.(A)

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Riches won’t help on the day of judgment,
    but right living can save you from death.

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15 If someone puts up security for a stranger,
he will suffer for it,(A)
but the one who hates such agreements is protected.

16 A gracious woman gains honor,
but violent[a] people gain only riches.

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Notas al pie

  1. 11:16 Or ruthless

15 There’s danger in putting up security for a stranger’s debt;
    it’s safer not to guarantee another person’s debt.

16 A gracious woman gains respect,
    but ruthless men gain only wealth.

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28 Anyone trusting in his riches will fall,(A)
but the righteous will flourish like foliage.(B)

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28 Trust in your money and down you go!
    But the godly flourish like leaves in spring.

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