Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 1:19
“So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 1:19 Context
16For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood. 17Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird. 18And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives. 19So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof. 20Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: 21She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, 22How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
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Other Translations
So are the waies of euery one that is greedie of gaine: which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.
- 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
- 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
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 1:19
1:19 Greedy - That seeks gain by wicked practices.
To take the life to obtain wealth makes one a covetous, stealing, lying, murderous idolater.