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Proverbs 14:22-24
King James Version
Proverbs 14:22-24
King James Version
22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
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Proverbs 14:22-24
English Standard Version
Proverbs 14:22-24
English Standard Version
22 Do they not go astray who (A)devise evil?
Those who devise good meet[a] (B)steadfast love and faithfulness.
23 In all toil there is profit,
but mere talk (C)tends only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but the folly of fools brings folly.
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- Proverbs 14:22 Or show
English Standard Version (ESV)
The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025.
