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Proverbs 5:9

World English Bible

9 lest you give your honor to others, and your years to the cruel one;

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American Standard Version

Lest thou give thine honor unto others, And thy years unto the cruel;

Christian Standard Bible

Otherwise, you will give up your vitality to others and your years to someone cruel;

English Standard Version

lest you give your honor to others and your years to the merciless,

King James Version

Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:

New American Standard Bible

Otherwise you will give your vigor to others, And your years to the cruel one;

New International Version

lest you lose your honor to others and your dignity to one who is cruel,

New King James Version

Lest you give your honor to others, And your years to the cruel one;

New Living Translation

If you do, you will lose your honor and will lose to merciless people all you have achieved.