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Berean Standard Bible

“Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.”

Proverbs 11:22

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Proverbs 11 sets out contrasts between the righteous and the wicked, often with vivid comparisons. This verse uses an image from a household or farm.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

World English Bible (WEB)

Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

King James Version (KJV)

As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

American Standard Version (ASV)

[As] a ring of gold in a swine`s snout, [So is] a fair woman that is without discretion.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Like a ring of gold in the nose of a pig, is a beautiful woman who has no sense.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Zarcillo de oro en la nariz del puerco, es la mujer hermosa y apartada de razón.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

La mujer hermosa pero indiscreta es como un anillo de oro en el hocico de un cerdo.

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