Proverbs 1:19
Holman Christian Standard Bible
19 Such are the paths of all who make profit dishonestly;(A)
it takes the lives of those who receive it.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:19 Lit takes the life of its masters
Proverbs 1:19
International Standard Version
19 Such is the way of all those who seek illicit gain—
it takes away the lives of those who possess it.
Proverbs 3:14
Holman Christian Standard Bible
14 for she is more profitable than silver,
and her revenue is better than gold.(A)
Proverbs 3:14
International Standard Version
14 because her profit is better than the profit of silver,
and her yield than fine gold.
Proverbs 10:16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
16 The labor of the righteous leads to life;
the activity of the wicked leads to sin.(A)
Proverbs 10:16
International Standard Version
16 Honorable wages lead[a] to life;
the salaries of the wicked, to retribution.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:16 The Heb. lacks lead
Proverbs 11:28
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 11:28
International Standard Version
28 The person who trusts in his wealth will fall,
but the righteous will flourish like green leaves.
Proverbs 20:15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
15 There is gold and a multitude of jewels,
but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.(A)
Proverbs 20:15
International Standard Version
15 There is an abundance of gold and precious stones,
but lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
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
International Standard Version
Advice for Everyday Life
22 A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth,
and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.
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