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Proverbs 11:22
As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So is a fair woman that is without discretion.
Proverbs 11:22 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 11:22 in other translations
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
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In context
19 He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
20 They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
21 Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22 As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So is a fair woman that is without discretion.
23 The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24 There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
25 The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
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