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Proverbs 11:4
4
Wealth will not profit in the day of wrath,
But righteousness will deliver from death.
Proverbs 11:16 - 11:18
16
A gracious woman holds fast to glory,
But ruthless men hold fast to riches.
17 The man of lovingkindness deals bountifully with his soul,
But the cruel man brings trouble on his flesh.
18 The wicked earns deceptive wages,
But he who sows righteousness gets a true reward.
Proverbs 11:28
28
He who trusts in his riches will fall,
But the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.
Proverbs 13:11
11
Wealth obtained from empty effort dwindles,
But the one who gathers with his hand abounds.
Proverbs 15:16
16
Better is a little with the fear of Yahweh
Than great treasure and turmoil with it.
Proverbs 15:27
27
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
But he who hates gifts of bribery will live.
Proverbs 17:8
8
A bribe is a charm in the eyes of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.
Proverbs 20:17
17
Bread obtained by lying is sweet to a man,
But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
Proverbs 20:21
21
An inheritance gained hurriedly at the beginning
In the end will not be blessed.
Proverbs 21:5 - 21:7
5
The thoughts of the diligent lead surely to profit,
But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty.
6 Working for treasures by a lying tongue
Is a fleeting breath, by those who pursue death.
7 The destruction of the wicked will drag them away,
Because they refuse to do justice.
Proverbs 21:14
14
A gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
Proverbs 28:6
6
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than he who is crooked—double dealing—though he be rich.
Proverbs 28:8
8
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury
Gathers it for him who is gracious to the lowly.
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