Proverbs 1:19
Amplified Bible
19
So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain;
Greed takes away the lives of its possessors.(A)
Proverbs 1:19
New American Standard Bible
19 Such are the ways of everyone who (A)makes unjust gain;
It takes away the life of its possessors.
Proverbs 3:14
Amplified Bible
14
For wisdom’s profit is better than the profit of silver,
And her gain is better than fine gold.
Proverbs 3:14
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:14 I.e., the profit from Wisdom (personified)
Proverbs 10:16
Amplified Bible
16
The wages of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God] is [a worthwhile, meaningful] life,
The income of the wicked, punishment.(A)
Proverbs 10:16
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:16 Or work
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 20:15
Amplified Bible
15
There is gold, and an abundance of pearls,
But the lips of knowledge are a vessel of preciousness [the most precious of all].(A)
Proverbs 20:15
New American Standard Bible
15 There is gold, and an abundance of [a]jewels;
But lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:15 Or corals
Proverbs 22:1
Amplified Bible
On Life and Conduct
22 A good name [earned by honorable behavior, godly wisdom, moral courage, and personal integrity] is more desirable than great riches;
And favor is better than silver and gold.
Proverbs 22:1
New American Standard Bible
On Life and Conduct
22 A (A)good name is to be more desired than great wealth;
Favor is better than silver and gold.
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