Proverbs 1:18-19
Holman Christian Standard Bible
18 but they set an ambush to kill themselves;[a]
they attack their own lives.
19 Such are the paths of all who make profit dishonestly;(A)
it takes the lives of those who receive it.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:18 Lit they ambush for their blood
- Proverbs 1:19 Lit takes the life of its masters
Proverbs 1:18-19
Common English Bible
18 But these sinners set up a deadly ambush;
they lie in wait for their own lives.
19 These are the ways of all who seek unjust gain;
it costs them their lives.
Proverbs 15:16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.(A)
Proverbs 15:16
Common English Bible
16 Better a little with fear of the Lord
than a great treasure with turmoil.
Proverbs 15:27
Holman Christian Standard Bible
27 The one who profits dishonestly(A) troubles his household,
but the one who hates bribes will live.(B)
Proverbs 15:27
Common English Bible
27 Those who acquire things unjustly gain trouble for their house,
but those who hate bribes will live.
Proverbs 21:26
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:26 Lit He craves a craving
Proverbs 21:26
Common English Bible
26 The lazy desire things constantly,
but the righteous give without holding back.
Proverbs 22:1
Holman Christian Standard Bible
22 A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;
favor is better than silver and gold.(A)
Proverbs 22:1
Common English Bible
22 A good reputation is better than much wealth;
high esteem is better than silver and gold.
Proverbs 25:16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 25:16
Common English Bible
16 If you find honey, eat just the right amount;
otherwise, you’ll get full and vomit it up.
Proverbs 27:20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 27:20
Common English Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:20 Heb Sheol
- Proverbs 27:20 Heb Abaddon
Proverbs 28:6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:6 Lit who twists two ways
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
Holman Christian Standard Bible
8 Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest(A)
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.(B)
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 28:22
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:22 Lit A man with an evil eye
Proverbs 28:22
Common English Bible
22 The stingy try to get rich fast,
unaware that loss will come to them.
Proverbs 28:25
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 28:25
Common English Bible
25 Greedy people stir up conflict,
but those who trust the Lord become prosperous.
Proverbs 29:4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
4 By justice a king brings stability to a land,(A)
but a man who demands “contributions”[a]
demolishes it.(B)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 The Hb word for “contributions” usually refers to offerings in worship.
Proverbs 29:4
Common English Bible
4 A king gives stability to the land by justice,
but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.
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