Proverbs 1:19
World English Bible
19 So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain.
It takes away the life of its owners.
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 3:14
World English Bible
14 For her good profit is better than getting silver,
and her return is better than fine gold.
Proverbs 3:14
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:14 I.e., the profit from Wisdom (personified)
Proverbs 10:16
World English Bible
16 The labor of the righteous leads to life.
The increase of the wicked leads to sin.
Proverbs 10:16
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:16 Or work
Proverbs 11:28
World English Bible
28 He who trusts in his riches will fall,
but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
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 20:15
World English Bible
15 There is gold and abundance of rubies,
but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
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 22:1
World English Bible
22 A good name is more desirable than great riches,
and loving favor is better than silver and gold.
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.
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