19 Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain;
    it takes away the life of those who get it.(A)

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19 Such is the way of all those who seek illicit gain—
    it takes away the lives of those who possess it.

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14 for she is more profitable than silver
    and yields better returns than gold.(A)

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14 because her profit is better than the profit of silver,
    and her yield than fine gold.

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16 The wages of the righteous is life,(A)
    but the earnings of the wicked are sin and death.(B)

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16 Honorable wages lead[a] to life;
    the salaries of the wicked, to retribution.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:16 The Heb. lacks lead

28 Those who trust in their riches will fall,(A)
    but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.(B)

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28 The person who trusts in his wealth will fall,
    but the righteous will flourish like green leaves.

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15 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
    but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

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15 There is an abundance of gold and precious stones,
    but lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.

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22 A good name is more desirable than great riches;
    to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.(A)

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Advice for Everyday Life

22 A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth,
and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.

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