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
International Standard Version
18 but these people[a] lie in wait for their own blood.[b]
They ambush only themselves.
19 Such is the way of all those who seek illicit gain—
it takes away the lives of those who possess it.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:18 Lit. they
- Proverbs 1:18 The Heb. lacks their own
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
International Standard Version
On Contentment and Other Good Things of Life
16 Better is a little accompanied by fear of the Lord
than abundant wealth 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
International Standard Version
27 Those who are greedy for unjust gain bring trouble into their homes,
but the person who hates 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
International Standard Version
26 All day long he continues to crave,
while the righteous person gives 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
International Standard Version
Advice for Everyday Life
22 A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth,
and favorable acceptance more 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
International Standard Version
16 If you find some honey,
eat only what you need.
Take too much,
and you’ll vomit.
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
International Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:20 I.e. the realm of the dead
- Proverbs 27:20 I.e. the realm of destruction in the afterlife
Proverbs 28:6
New Living Translation
6 Better to be poor and honest
than to be dishonest and rich.
Proverbs 28:6
International Standard Version
6 It’s better to be poor and live a blameless life
than to be rich but crooked in one’s lifestyle.
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
International Standard Version
8 Whoever gains wealth by charging exorbitant[a] interest
collects it for someone who is kind to the poor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:8 Lit. charging interest upon
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
International Standard Version
22 The miser[a] is in a hurry to get wealthy,
but he isn’t aware that poverty will catch up with him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:22 Lit. The man with an evil eye
Proverbs 28:25
New Living Translation
25 Greed causes fighting;
trusting the Lord leads to prosperity.
Proverbs 28:25
International Standard Version
25 An arrogant[a] man stirs up dissension,
but anyone who trusts in the Lord prospers.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:25 Or greedy
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
International Standard Version
4 A king brings stability to a land through justice,
but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.
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