Proverbs 1:19
New Living Translation
19 Such is the fate of all who are greedy for money;
it robs them of life.
Proverbs 1:19
Living Bible
19 Such is the fate of all who live by violence and murder.[a] They will die a violent death.
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- Proverbs 1:19 all who live by violence and murder, literally, “all who are greedy of gain.”
Proverbs 3:14
New Living Translation
14 For wisdom is more profitable than silver,
and her wages are better than gold.
Proverbs 3:14-15
Living Bible
13-15 The man who knows right from wrong[a] and has good judgment and common sense is happier than the man who is immensely rich! For such wisdom is far more valuable than precious jewels. Nothing else compares with it.
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- Proverbs 3:13 The man who knows right from wrong, literally, “The man who finds wisdom.”
Proverbs 10:16
New Living Translation
16 The earnings of the godly enhance their lives,
but evil people squander their money on sin.
Proverbs 10:16
Living Bible
16 The good man’s earnings advance the cause of righteousness. The evil man squanders his on sin.
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Proverbs 11:28
New Living Translation
28 Trust in your money and down you go!
But the godly flourish like leaves in spring.
Proverbs 11:28
Living Bible
28 Trust in your money and down you go! Trust in God and flourish as a tree!
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Proverbs 20:15
New Living Translation
15 Wise words are more valuable
than much gold and many rubies.
Proverbs 20:15
Living Bible
15 Good sense is far more valuable than gold or precious jewels.
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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
Living Bible
22 If you must choose, take a good name rather than great riches; for to be held in loving esteem is better than silver and gold.
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