Add parallel Print Page Options

Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath,
    but righteousness delivers from death.

Read full chapter

(A)Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,
But (B)righteousness delivers from death.

Read full chapter

15 He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it,
    but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
16 A gracious woman obtains honor,
    but violent men obtain riches.

Read full chapter

15 He who is (A)surety[a] for a stranger will suffer,
But one who hates [b]being surety is secure.

16 A gracious woman retains honor,
But ruthless men retain riches.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:15 guaranty
  2. Proverbs 11:15 those pledging guaranty, lit. those who strike hands

28 He who trusts in his riches will fall,
    but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

Read full chapter

28 (A)He who trusts in his riches will fall,
But (B)the righteous will flourish like foliage.

Read full chapter