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Proverbs 11:14-16
Evangelical Heritage Version
Proverbs 11:14-16
Evangelical Heritage Version
14 Without guidance people fall,
but in many advisors there is safety.
15 Guaranteeing a loan for a stranger leads to trouble,
but one who hates to shake hands[a] remains secure.
16 A gracious woman takes hold of honor,
but ruthless men take hold of riches.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:15 Or make a deal
- Proverbs 11:16 The Greek text has a longer double proverb here: A gracious woman takes hold of honor, ⎣and she who hates virtue sets up a throne for dishonor. The lazy become destitute,⎦ but ruthless men take hold of riches.
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