Proverbs 1:19
New American Standard Bible
19 Such are the ways of everyone who (A)makes unjust gain;
It takes away the life of its possessors.
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
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:14 I.e., the profit from Wisdom (personified)
Proverbs 3:14
Common English Bible
14 Her profit is better than silver,
and her gain better than gold.
Proverbs 10:16
New American 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
New American Standard Bible
28 One who (A)trusts in his riches will fall,
But (B)the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.
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
New American Standard Bible
15 There is gold, and an abundance of [a]jewels;
But lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:15 Or corals
Proverbs 20:15
Common English Bible
15 Much gold and many pearls exist,
but wise speech is the most precious jewel.
Proverbs 22:1
New American Standard Bible
On Life and Conduct
22 A (A)good name is to be more desired than 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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