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
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Footnotes
- 1.19 Gk: Heb are the ways
Proverbs 3:14
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14 For her good profit is better than getting silver,
and her return is better than fine gold.
Proverbs 3:14
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14 for her income is better than silver
and her revenue better than gold.(A)
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
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16 The wage of the righteous leads to life,
the gain of the wicked to sin.
Proverbs 11:28
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28 He who trusts in his riches will fall,
but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
Proverbs 11:28
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28 Those who trust in their riches will wither,[a]
but the righteous will flourish like green leaves.(A)
Footnotes
- 11.28 Cn: Heb fall
Proverbs 20:15
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15 There is gold and abundance of rubies,
but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
Proverbs 20:15
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15 There is gold and abundance of costly stones,
but the lips informed by knowledge are a 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
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22 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
and favor is better than silver or gold.(A)
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