Proverbs 1:18-19
Holman Christian Standard Bible
18 but they set an ambush to kill themselves;[a]
they attack their own lives.
19 Such are the paths of all who make profit dishonestly;(A)
it takes the lives of those who receive it.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:18 Lit they ambush for their blood
- Proverbs 1:19 Lit takes the life of its masters
Proverbs 1:18-19
New Living Translation
18 But these people set an ambush for themselves;
they are trying to get themselves killed.
19 Such is the fate of all who are greedy for money;
it robs them of life.
Proverbs 15:16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.(A)
Proverbs 15:16
New Living Translation
16 Better to have little, with fear for the Lord,
than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
Proverbs 15:27
Holman Christian Standard Bible
27 The one who profits dishonestly(A) troubles his household,
but the one who hates bribes will live.(B)
Proverbs 15:27
New Living Translation
27 Greed brings grief to the whole family,
but those who hate bribes will live.
Proverbs 21:26
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:26 Lit He craves a craving
Proverbs 21:26
New Living Translation
26 Some people are always greedy for more,
but the godly love to give!
Proverbs 22:1
Holman Christian Standard Bible
22 A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;
favor is better than silver and gold.(A)
Proverbs 22:1
New Living Translation
22 Choose a good reputation over great riches;
being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.
Proverbs 25:16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 25:16
New Living Translation
16 Do you like honey?
Don’t eat too much, or it will make you sick!
Proverbs 27:20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 27:20
New Living Translation
20 Just as Death and Destruction[a] are never satisfied,
so human desire is never satisfied.
Footnotes
- 27:20 Hebrew Sheol and Abaddon.
Proverbs 28:6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:6 Lit who twists two ways
Proverbs 28:6
New Living Translation
6 Better to be poor and honest
than to be dishonest and rich.
Proverbs 28:8
Holman Christian Standard Bible
8 Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest(A)
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.(B)
Proverbs 28:8
New Living Translation
8 Income from charging high interest rates
will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.
Proverbs 28:22
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:22 Lit A man with an evil eye
Proverbs 28:22
New Living Translation
22 Greedy people try to get rich quick
but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty.
Proverbs 28:25
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 28:25
New Living Translation
25 Greed causes fighting;
trusting the Lord leads to prosperity.
Proverbs 29:4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
4 By justice a king brings stability to a land,(A)
but a man who demands “contributions”[a]
demolishes it.(B)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 The Hb word for “contributions” usually refers to offerings in worship.
Proverbs 29:4
New Living Translation
4 A just king gives stability to his nation,
but one who demands bribes destroys it.
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