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 Living Translation
19 Such is the fate of all who are greedy for money;
it robs them of life.
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 Living Translation
14 For wisdom is more profitable than silver,
and her wages are better than gold.
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 Living Translation
16 The earnings of the godly enhance their lives,
but evil people squander their money on sin.
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 Living Translation
28 Trust in your money and down you go!
But the godly flourish like leaves in spring.
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 Living Translation
15 Wise words are more valuable
than much gold and many rubies.
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 Living Translation
22 Choose a good reputation over great riches;
being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.
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