Proverbs 1:19
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So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 1:19
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
So are the ways of everyone who gains by violence; It takes away the life of its possessors.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; It taketh away the life of the owners thereof.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Such is the fate of everyone who goes in search of profit; it takes away the life of its owners.
- Basic English Bible
So are the paths of every one that is greedy of gain: it taketh away the life of its possessors.
- Darby Bible
So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; who taketh away the life of its owners.
- Webster's Bible
So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain. It takes away the life of its owners.
- World English Bible
So [are] the paths of every gainer of dishonest gain, The life of its owners it taketh.
- Youngs Literal Bible
So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; it taketh away the life of the owners thereof.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 1:19
1:19 Greedy - That seeks gain by wicked practices.
Susan Dalton's comment on 2011-11-02 00:25:33:
"So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof." (Proverbs 1:19)
To take the life to obtain wealth makes one a covetous, stealing, lying, murderous idolater.
Katherine's comment on 2010-07-27 12:34:55:
Greed causes harm to innocent people. Greedy men will receive punishments for their actions.
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