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Proverbs 20:21
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Proverbs 20:21
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An inheritance claimed too soon will not be blessed at the end.
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Proverbs 20:21 in Other Translations
KJV
21
An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.
ESV
21
An inheritance gained hastily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.
NLT
21
An inheritance obtained too early in life is not a blessing in the end.
MSG
21
A bonanza at the beginning is no guarantee of blessing at the end.
CSB
21
An inheritance gained prematurely will not be blessed ultimately.
Proverbs 20:21 In-Context
19
A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.
20
If someone curses their father or mother, their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.
21
An inheritance claimed too soon will not be blessed at the end.
22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you.
23
The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please him.
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