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Proverbs 16:8

JusticeMoney and wealthIntegrity

6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

9 A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

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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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