Proverbs 1:19
What does Proverbs 1:19 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 1:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; It taketh away the life of the owners thereof.
KJV
King James Version · 1611So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; It taketh away the life of the owners thereof.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Such is the fate of everyone who goes in search of profit; it takes away the life of its owners.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862So <FI>are<Fi> the paths of every gainer of dishonest gain, The life of its owners it taketh.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752So the ways of every covetous man destroy the souls of the possessors.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890So are the paths of every one that is greedy of gain: it taketh away the life of its possessors.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Timothy 6:9
But they that are minded to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruction and perdition.
- Micah 2:1
Woe to them that devise iniquity and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.
- Acts 8:19
saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit.
- Proverbs 15:27
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
- 1 Timothy 3:3
no brawler, no striker; but gentle, not contentious, no lover of money;
- James 5:1
Come now, ye rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you.
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