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 1:18-19
Common English Bible
18 But these sinners set up a deadly ambush;
they lie in wait for their own lives.
19 These are the ways of all who seek unjust gain;
it costs them their lives.
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 15:16
Common English Bible
16 Better a little with fear of the Lord
than a great treasure with turmoil.
Proverbs 15:27
New Living Translation
27 Greed brings grief to the whole family,
but those who hate bribes will live.
Proverbs 15:27
Common English Bible
27 Those who acquire things unjustly gain trouble for their house,
but those who hate bribes will live.
Proverbs 21:26
New Living Translation
26 Some people are always greedy for more,
but the godly love to give!
Proverbs 21:26
Common English Bible
26 The lazy desire things constantly,
but the righteous give without holding back.
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 22:1
Common English Bible
22 A good reputation is better than much wealth;
high esteem is better than silver and gold.
Proverbs 25:16
New Living Translation
16 Do you like honey?
Don’t eat too much, or it will make you sick!
Proverbs 25:16
Common English Bible
16 If you find honey, eat just the right amount;
otherwise, you’ll get full and vomit it up.
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 27:20
Common English Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:20 Heb Sheol
- Proverbs 27:20 Heb Abaddon
Proverbs 28:6
New Living Translation
6 Better to be poor and honest
than to be dishonest and rich.
Proverbs 28:6
Common English Bible
6 Better to be poor and walk in innocence
than to be on crooked paths and wealthy.
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 28:8
Common English Bible
8 Those who become rich through high interest rates
gather money for those who are generous to the poor.
Proverbs 28:22
New Living Translation
22 Greedy people try to get rich quick
but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty.
Proverbs 28:22
Common English Bible
22 The stingy try to get rich fast,
unaware that loss will come to them.
Proverbs 28:25
New Living Translation
25 Greed causes fighting;
trusting the Lord leads to prosperity.
Proverbs 28:25
Common English Bible
25 Greedy people stir up conflict,
but those who trust the Lord become prosperous.
Proverbs 29:4
New Living Translation
4 A just king gives stability to his nation,
but one who demands bribes destroys it.
Proverbs 29:4
Common English Bible
4 A king gives stability to the land by justice,
but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.
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