Proverbs 5:9

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lest you concede your vigor to others, and your years to one who is cruel;

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

Lest thou give{H5414}{(H8799)} thine honour{H1935} unto others{H312}, and thy years{H8141} unto the cruel{H394}:

Strong's King James

Or else, give your honour to others, And your years to the cruel one!

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The F.O.G Paraphrase

Lest thou give to others thy honour, And thy years to the fierce,

Young's Literal Translation

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