Proverbs 21:6
World English Bible
6 Getting treasures by a lying tongue
is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.
Proverbs 21:6
New Living Translation
6 Wealth created by a lying tongue
is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap.[a]
Notas al pie
- 21:6 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads mist for those who seek death.
Proverbs 21:13-14
World English Bible
13 Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor,
he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
14 A gift in secret pacifies anger,
and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:13-14
New Living Translation
13 Those who shut their ears to the cries of the poor
will be ignored in their own time of need.
14 A secret gift calms anger;
a bribe under the table pacifies fury.
Proverbs 21:17
World English Bible
17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man.
He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.
Proverbs 21:17
New Living Translation
17 Those who love pleasure become poor;
those who love wine and luxury will never be rich.
Proverbs 21:20
World English Bible
20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise;
but a foolish man swallows it up.
Proverbs 21:20
New Living Translation
20 The wise have wealth and luxury,
but fools spend whatever they get.
Proverbs 21:26
World English Bible
26 There are those who covet greedily all day long;
but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
Proverbs 21:26
New Living Translation
26 Some people are always greedy for more,
but the godly love to give!
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