Proverbs 28:6
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6 Better to be poor and walk in integrity
than to be crooked in one’s ways even though rich.(A)
Proverbs 28:6
Common English Bible
6 Better to be poor and walk in innocence
than to be on crooked paths and wealthy.
Proverbs 28:8
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
8 One who augments wealth by exorbitant interest
gathers it for another who is kind to the poor.(A)
Proverbs 28:8
Common English Bible
8 Those who become rich through high interest rates
gather money for those who are generous to the poor.
Proverbs 28:11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
11 The rich is wise in self-esteem,
but an intelligent poor person sees through the pose.(A)
Proverbs 28:11
Common English Bible
11 Rich people think they are wise,
but an insightful poor person sees through them.
Proverbs 28:16
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16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but one who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life.
Proverbs 28:16
Common English Bible
16 A prince without understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but one who hates unjust gain will live long.
Proverbs 28:20
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20 The faithful will abound with blessings,
but one who is in a hurry to be rich will not go unpunished.(A)
Proverbs 28:20
Common English Bible
20 Reliable people will have abundant blessings,
but those with get-rich-quick schemes won’t go unpunished.
Proverbs 28:22
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22 The miser is in a hurry to get rich
and does not know that loss is sure to come.
Proverbs 28:22
Common English Bible
22 The stingy try to get rich fast,
unaware that loss will come to them.
Proverbs 28:27
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
27 Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,
but one who turns a blind eye will get many a curse.(A)
Proverbs 28:27
Common English Bible
27 Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,
but those who turn a blind eye will be greatly cursed.
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