Proverbs 10:2
Amplified Bible
2
Treasures of wickedness and ill-gotten gains do not profit,
But righteousness and moral integrity in daily life rescues from death.
Proverbs 10:2
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:2 Lit Treasures of wickedness
Proverbs 13:11
Amplified Bible
11
Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles,
But he who gathers gradually by [honest] labor will increase [his riches].
Proverbs 13:11
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:11 Prob. referring to fraud
- Proverbs 13:11 Lit by hand
Proverbs 20:17
Amplified Bible
17
Food gained by deceit is sweet to a man,
But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel [just as sin may be sweet at first, but later its consequences bring despair].
Proverbs 20:17
New American Standard Bible
17 (A)Bread obtained by a lie is sweet to a person,
But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
Proverbs 20:21
Amplified Bible
21
An inheritance hastily gained [by greedy, unjust means] at the beginning
Will not be blessed in the end.(A)
Proverbs 20:21
New American Standard Bible
21 An inheritance gained in a hurry at the beginning
Will not be blessed in the end.
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