Proverbs 28:6
Christian Standard Bible
6 Better the poor person who lives with integrity(A)
than the rich one who distorts right and wrong.[a](B)
Footnotes
- 28:6 Lit who twists two ways
Proverbs 28:6
New Living Translation
6 Better to be poor and honest
than to be dishonest and rich.
Proverbs 28:19
Christian Standard Bible
19 The one who works his land
will have plenty of food,(A)
but whoever chases fantasies
will have his fill of poverty.(B)
Proverbs 28:19
New Living Translation
19 A hard worker has plenty of food,
but a person who chases fantasies ends up in poverty.
Proverbs 28:25
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 28:25
New Living Translation
25 Greed causes fighting;
trusting the Lord leads to prosperity.
Proverbs 28:27
Christian Standard Bible
27 The one who gives to the poor
will not be in need,
but one who turns his eyes away[a]
will receive many curses.(A)
Footnotes
- 28:27 Lit who shuts his eyes
Proverbs 28:27
New Living Translation
27 Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,
but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.
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