19 Such are the paths of all who make profit dishonestly;(A)
it takes the lives of those who receive it.[a]

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Notas al pie

  1. 1:19 Lit takes the life of its masters

19 Such are the ways of everyone who (A)makes unjust gain;
It takes away the life of its possessors.

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14 for she is more profitable than silver,
and her revenue is better than gold.(A)

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14 For [a]her (A)profit is better than the profit of silver,
And her produce better than gold.

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  1. Proverbs 3:14 I.e., the profit from Wisdom (personified)

16 The reward of the righteous is life;
the wages of the wicked is punishment.(A)

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16 The [a](A)wages of the righteous is life,
The income of the wicked, punishment.

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  1. Proverbs 10:16 Or work

28 Anyone trusting in his riches will fall,(A)
but the righteous will flourish like foliage.(B)

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28 One who (A)trusts in his riches will fall,
But (B)the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.

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15 There is gold and a multitude of jewels,
but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.(A)

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15 There is gold, and an abundance of [a]jewels;
But lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.

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  1. Proverbs 20:15 Or corals

22 A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;
favor is better than silver and gold.(A)

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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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