Better a little with righteousness
    than much gain(A) with injustice.(B)

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A little gain[a] with righteousness is better
    than great income without justice.

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  1. Proverbs 16:8 The Heb. lacks gain

17 The highway of the upright avoids evil;
    those who guard their ways preserve their lives.(A)

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17 The road of the upright circumvents evil,
    and whoever watches how he lives[a] preserves his life.

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  1. Proverbs 16:17 Lit. watches his path

31 Gray hair is a crown of splendor;(A)
    it is attained in the way of righteousness.

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31 Gray hair is a crown of glory;
    it is obtained by following[a] a righteous path.

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  1. Proverbs 16:31 The Heb. lacks following