Proverbs 11:4
Amplified Bible
4
Riches will not provide security in the day of wrath and judgment,
But righteousness rescues from death.(A)
Proverbs 11:4
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 11:16-18
Amplified Bible
16
A gracious and good woman attains honor,
And ruthless men attain riches [but not respect].
17
The merciful and generous man benefits his soul [for his behavior returns to bless him],
But the cruel and callous man does himself harm.
18
The wicked man earns deceptive wages,
But he who sows righteousness and lives his life with integrity will have a true reward [that is both permanent and satisfying].(A)
Proverbs 11:16-18
New American Standard Bible
16 A (A)gracious woman attains honor,
And ruthless men attain riches.
17 A (B)merciful person does [a]himself good,
But the cruel person [b]does himself harm.
18 A wicked person earns deceptive wages,
But one who (C)sows righteousness gets a true reward.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:17 Lit his soul
- Proverbs 11:17 Lit ruins his flesh
Proverbs 11:28
Amplified Bible
28
He who leans on and trusts in and is confident in his riches will fall,
But the righteous [who trust in God’s provision] will flourish like a green leaf.
Proverbs 11:28
New American Standard Bible
28 One who (A)trusts in his riches will fall,
But (B)the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.
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 15:16
Amplified Bible
16
Better is a little with the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord
Than great treasure and trouble with it.(A)
Proverbs 15:16
New American Standard Bible
16 (A)Better is a little with [a]the fear of the Lord
Than great treasure, and turmoil with [b]the treasure.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:16 Or reverence for
- Proverbs 15:16 Lit it
Proverbs 15:27
Amplified Bible
27
He who profits unlawfully brings suffering to his own house,
But he who hates bribes [and does not receive nor pay them] will live.(A)
Proverbs 15:27
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:8
Amplified Bible
8
A bribe is like a bright, precious stone in the eyes of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.
Proverbs 17:8
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:8 Lit stone of favor
Proverbs 20:17
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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.
Proverbs 21:5-7
Amplified Bible
5
The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance and advantage,
But everyone who acts in haste comes surely to poverty.
6
Acquiring treasures by a lying tongue
Is a fleeting vapor, the seeking and pursuit of death.
7
The violence of the wicked will [return to them and] drag them away [like fish caught in a net],
Because they refuse to act with justice.
Proverbs 21:5-7
New American Standard Bible
5 The plans of the (A)diligent certainly lead to advantage,
But everyone (B)who is in a hurry certainly comes to poverty.
6 The (C)acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue
Is a fleeting vapor, the [a]pursuit of (D)death.
7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,
Because they (E)refuse to act with justice.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:6 Lit seekers
Proverbs 21:14
Amplified Bible
14
A gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe [hidden] in the pocket, strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:14
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:14 Lit a fold in a robe; i.e., secretly
Proverbs 28:6
Amplified Bible
6
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than he who is crooked and two-faced though he is rich.(A)
Proverbs 28:6
New American Standard Bible
6 (A)Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity,
Than a person who is [a]crooked, though he is rich.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:6 Lit perverse of two ways
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