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Proverbs 20:14-16
1599 Geneva Bible
Proverbs 20:14-16
1599 Geneva Bible
14 It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone apart, he boasteth.
15 There is gold, and a multitude of precious stones: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
16 (A)Take his [a]garment, that is surety for a stranger, and a pledge of him for the stranger.
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- Proverbs 20:16 Teach him wit, that he cast not himself rashly into danger.
Proverbs 20:14-16
New International Version
Proverbs 20:14-16
New International Version
14 “It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer—
then goes off and boasts about the purchase.
15 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
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