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Proverbs 11:14-16
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Proverbs 11:14-16
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
14 Where there is no guidance, a nation[a] falls,
but in an abundance of counsellors there is safety.
15 To guarantee loans for a stranger brings trouble,
but there is safety in refusing to do so.
16 A gracious woman gets honour,
but she who hates virtue is covered with shame.[b]
The timid become destitute,[c]
but the aggressive gain riches.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:14 Or an army
- Proverbs 11:16 Compare Gk Syr: Heb lacks but she . . . shame
- Proverbs 11:16 Gk: Heb lacks The timid . . . destitute
Proverbs 11:14-16
New International Version
Proverbs 11:14-16
New International Version
15 Whoever puts up security(C) for a stranger will surely suffer,
but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.(D)
16 A kindhearted woman gains honor,(E)
but ruthless men gain only wealth.
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