19 (A)Such are the ways of everyone who is (B)greedy for unjust gain;
    (C)it takes away the life of its possessors.

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19 Such is the fate of all who are greedy for money;
    it robs them of life.

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14 (A)for the gain from her is better than gain from silver
    and her profit better than (B)gold.

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14 For wisdom is more profitable than silver,
    and her wages are better than gold.

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16 The wage of the righteous leads (A)to life,
    the gain of the wicked to sin.

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16 The earnings of the godly enhance their lives,
    but evil people squander their money on sin.

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28 Whoever (A)trusts in his riches will fall,
    but the righteous will (B)flourish like a green leaf.

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28 Trust in your money and down you go!
    But the godly flourish like leaves in spring.

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15 There is gold and abundance of (A)costly stones,
    (B)but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

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15 Wise words are more valuable
    than much gold and many rubies.

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22 (A)A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
    and favor is better than silver or gold.

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22 Choose a good reputation over great riches;
    being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.

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