NASB
"The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death."
— Proverbs 21:6, NASB
“The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.”
“The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death. ”
“Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.”
“Making a fortune by a lying tongue is like a vapor driven back and forth; they seek death.”
“He that gathereth treasures by a lying tongue, is vain and foolish, and shall stumble upon the snares of death.”
“He who gets stores of wealth by a false tongue, is going after what is only breath, and searching for death.”
“The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.”
To do righteousness and justice Is desired by the LORD more than sacrifice.
Haughty eyes and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin.
The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty.
The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.
The violence of the wicked will drag them away, Because they refuse to act with justice.
The way of a guilty man is crooked, But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.
It is better to live in a corner of a roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.