Proverbs 14:18-20
New Life Version
18 Those who are easy to fool are foolish, but the wise have much learning.
19 Sinful men will bow in front of the good, and at the gates of those who are right with God.
20 The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but the rich man has many friends.
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Proverbs 14:18-20
New International Version
18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good,
and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.(A)
20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors,
but the rich have many friends.(B)
Proverbs 14:18-20
New King James Version
18 The simple inherit folly,
But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil will bow before the good,
And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:20 Lit. many are the lovers of the rich
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