Catholic Public Domain Version
"Thus, the ways of all those who are greedy seize the souls of those who possess. "
— Proverbs 1:19, Catholic Public Domain Version
“So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.”
“So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; It taketh away the life of the owners thereof. ”
“So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain. It takes away the life of its owners.”
“Such are the ways of all who gain profit unjustly; it takes away the life of those who obtain it!”
“So the ways of every covetous man destroy the souls of the possessors.”
“Such is the fate of everyone who goes in search of profit; it takes away the life of its owners.”
“So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.”
For their feet rush to evil, and they hurry to shed blood.
But a net is thrown in vain before the eyes of those who have wings.
Likewise, they lie in ambush against their own blood, and they undertake deceits against their own souls.
Thus, the ways of all those who are greedy seize the souls of those who possess.
Wisdom forewarns far and wide; she bestows her voice in the streets.
She cries out at the head of crowds; at the entrance of the gates of the city, she offers her words, saying:
“Little ones, how long will you choose to be childish, and how long will the foolish desire what is harmful to themselves, and how long will the imprudent hate knowledge?