Proverbs 1:19
Legacy Standard Bible
19 So are the paths of everyone who is (A)greedy for gain;
It takes away the [a]life of its possessors.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:19 Lit soul
Proverbs 1:19
Common English Bible
19 These are the ways of all who seek unjust gain;
it costs them their lives.
Proverbs 3:14
Legacy Standard Bible
14 For her (A)profit is better than the profit of silver
And her produce better than fine gold.
Proverbs 3:14
Common English Bible
14 Her profit is better than silver,
and her gain better than gold.
Proverbs 10:16
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:16 Or work
Proverbs 10:16
Common English Bible
16 The wages of the righteous lead to life;
the earnings of the wicked lead to sin.
Proverbs 11:28
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 11:28
Common English Bible
28 Those who trust in their wealth will wither,
but the righteous will thrive like leafy trees.
Proverbs 20:15
Legacy Standard Bible
15 There is gold, and an abundance of pearls;
But the lips of knowledge are a more precious vessel.
Proverbs 20:15
Common English Bible
15 Much gold and many pearls exist,
but wise speech is the most precious jewel.
Proverbs 22:1
Legacy Standard Bible
Yahweh Is the Maker of All
22 A (A)good name is to be chosen over great wealth,
Favor is better than silver and gold.
Proverbs 22:1
Common English Bible
22 A good reputation is better than much wealth;
high esteem is better than silver and gold.
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