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19 Such is the fate of all who are greedy for money;
    it robs them of life.

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19 Such is the fate of all who live by violence and murder.[a] They will die a violent death.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 1:19 all who live by violence and murder, literally, “all who are greedy of gain.”

14 For wisdom is more profitable than silver,
    and her wages are better than gold.

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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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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:13 The man who knows right from wrong, literally, “The man who finds wisdom.”

16 The earnings of the godly enhance their lives,
    but evil people squander their money on sin.

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16 The good man’s earnings advance the cause of righteousness. The evil man squanders his on sin.

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28 Trust in your money and down you go!
    But the godly flourish like leaves in spring.

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28 Trust in your money and down you go! Trust in God and flourish as a tree!

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15 Wise words are more valuable
    than much gold and many rubies.

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15 Good sense is far more valuable than gold or precious jewels.

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22 Choose a good reputation over great riches;
    being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.

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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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