Proverbs 1:19
Lexham English Bible
19 Thus are the ways of all who are greedy for gain—
it will take the life of its possessors.
Proverbs 1:19
Common English Bible
19 These are the ways of all who seek unjust gain;
it costs them their lives.
Proverbs 3:14
Lexham English Bible
14 For her[a] income is better than the income of silver,
and her revenue than that of gold.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:14 Or “its”; both “wisdom” and “understanding” are feminine nouns and can be read as either “she” or “it”
Proverbs 3:14
Common English Bible
14 Her profit is better than silver,
and her gain better than gold.
Proverbs 10:16
Lexham English Bible
16 The wage of the righteous leads to life;
the gain of the wicked to sin.
Proverbs 10:16
Common English Bible
16 The wages of the righteous lead to life;
the earnings of the wicked lead to sin.
Proverbs 11:28
Lexham English Bible
28 He who trusts in his wealth is he who will fall,
but like a green leaf the righteous will flourish.
Proverbs 11:28
Common English Bible
28 Those who trust in their wealth will wither,
but the righteous will thrive like leafy trees.
Proverbs 20:15
Lexham English Bible
15 There is gold and many costly stones,
but precious jewels are lips of knowledge.
Proverbs 20:15
Common English Bible
15 Much gold and many pearls exist,
but wise speech is the most precious jewel.
Proverbs 22:1
Lexham English Bible
22 A reputation[a] is to be chosen rather than[b] great riches;
favor is better than silver and gold.[c]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:1 Literally “name”
- Proverbs 22:1 Literally “from”
- Proverbs 22:1 Literally “from silver and from gold, favor is better”
Proverbs 22:1
Common English Bible
22 A good reputation is better than much wealth;
high esteem is better than silver and gold.
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