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19 So are the paths of everyone who is (A)greedy for gain;
It takes away the [a]life of its possessors.

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  1. Proverbs 1:19 Lit soul

19 This is where the path leads for everyone
    who is greedy for stolen property:
It takes away the life of those who possess it.

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14 For her (A)profit is better than the profit of silver
And her produce better than fine gold.

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14 because the profit it gives is better than the profit from silver,
and its yield is better than gold!

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16 The [a](A)wages of the righteous is life,
The income of the wicked, punishment.

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  1. Proverbs 10:16 Or work

16 The work of a righteous person leads to life.
The income of a wicked person leads to sin.

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28 He who (A)trusts in his riches will fall,
But (B)the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.

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28 Whoever trusts his wealth will fall,
but righteous people will flourish like green plants.

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15 There is gold, and an abundance of pearls;
But the lips of knowledge are a more precious vessel.

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15 There is gold, and there are many gems,[a]
but lips that have knowledge are a precious vessel.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:15 The identity of these gems is uncertain. Rubies and red coral are among the suggestions.

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.

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Wise and Foolish Behaviors

22 A good name is worth more than great wealth.
Respect is worth more than silver and gold.

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