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Proverbs 16:8

JusticeMoney and wealthIntegrity

6 By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.

7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.

Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.

9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

10 A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

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BSB
Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
KJV
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
WEB
Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
ASV
Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.
DARBY
Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right.
BLB
Better [is] a little with righteousness than an abundance of increase without justice.
ÅB
Bedre er lite med rettferdighet enn stor vinning med urett.
OTB
Bedre litt med rettferdighet enn stor vinning med urett.
B1930
Bedre er lite med rettferdighet enn stor vinning med urett.

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