Proverbs 1:19
World English Bible
19 So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain.
It takes away the life of its owners.
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
World English Bible
14 For her good profit is better than getting silver,
and her return is better than fine gold.
Proverbs 3:14
Common English Bible
14 Her profit is better than silver,
and her gain better than gold.
Proverbs 10:16
World English Bible
16 The labor of the righteous leads to life.
The increase of the wicked leads 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
World English Bible
28 He who trusts in his riches will fall,
but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
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
World English Bible
15 There is gold and abundance of rubies,
but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
Proverbs 20:15
Common English Bible
15 Much gold and many pearls exist,
but wise speech is the most precious jewel.
Proverbs 22:1
World English Bible
22 A good name is more desirable than great riches,
and loving favor is better than silver and gold.
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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