Proverbs 1:19
So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain. It takes away the life of its owners.
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Cross references
- Proverbs 15:27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
- 2 Peter 2:3 In covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words: whose sentence now from of old doesn’t linger, and their destruction will not slumber.
- Proverbs 23:3–4 Don’t be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food. Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.