Proverbs 1:19

So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 1:19

BSB

Such is the fate of all who are greedy, whose unjust gain takes the lives of its possessors.

AKJV

So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which takes away the life of the owners thereof.

CPDV

Thus, the ways of all those who are greedy seize the souls of those who possess.

ERV

So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; it taketh away the life of the owners thereof.

NHEB

So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain. It takes away the life of its owners.

SMT

So the ways of every one plundering plunder; he will take the soul of those possessing it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 1:19

SoarethewaysH734Noun MasculineofeveryonethatisgreedyH1214VerbofgainH1215Noun MasculinewhichtakethawayH3947VerbthelifeH5315Noun FeminineoftheownersH1167Noun Masculinethereof

Commentary for Proverbs 1:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 1:19

Summary

Greed inevitably leads to ruin

Event

Declaration of greed's outcome

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC