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Proverbs 11:22
As a iewell of golde in a swines snoute: so is a faire woman, which lacketh discretion.
Proverbs 11:22 · Geneva Bible
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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 As righteousnes leadeth to life: so hee that followeth euill, seeketh his owne death.
20 They that are of a froward heart, are abomination to the Lord: but they that are vpright in their way, are his delite.
21 Though hande ioyne in hande, the wicked shall not be vnpunished: but the seede of the righteous shall escape.
22 As a iewell of golde in a swines snoute: so is a faire woman, which lacketh discretion.
23 The desire of the righteous is onely good: but the hope of the wicked is indignation.
24 There is that scattereth, and is more increased: but hee that spareth more then is right, surely commeth to pouertie.
25 The liberall person shall haue plentie: and he that watereth, shall also haue raine.
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