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Proverbs 21:16-21
New American Standard Bible

Chapter 21

16A person who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead. 17One who loves pleasure will become a poor person; One who loves wine and oil will not become rich. 18The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, And the treacherous is in the place of the upright. 19It is better to live in a desert land Than with a contentious and irritating woman. 20There is precious treasure and oil in the home of the wise, But a foolish person swallows it up. 21One who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
King James Version

Chapter 21

16The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
17He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
18The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 21

16The person who strays from the way of prudence will come to rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.
17The one who loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and oil will not get rich.
18The wicked are a ransom for the righteous, and the treacherous, for the upright.
19Better to live in a wilderness than with a nagging and hot-tempered wife.
20Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person, but a fool consumes them.
21The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love will find life, righteousness, and honor.
New Living Translation

Chapter 21

16The person who strays from common sense will end up in the company of the dead.
17Those who love pleasure become poor; those who love wine and luxury will never be rich.
18The wicked are punished in place of the godly, and traitors in place of the honest.
19It’s better to live alone in the desert than with a quarrelsome, complaining wife.
20The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get.
21Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor.
English Standard Version

Chapter 21

16One who wanders from the way of good sense will rest in the assembly of the dead. 17Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich. 18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and the traitor for the upright. 19It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and fretful woman. 20 Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man 's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it. 21Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.
New International Version

Chapter 21

16Whoever strays from the path of prudence comes to rest in the company of the dead.
17Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.
18The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the unfaithful for the upright.
19Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.
20The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.
21Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
New King James Version

Chapter 21

16A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead. 17He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be rich. 18The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, And the unfaithful for the upright. 19Better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and angry woman. 20 There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it. 21 He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
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