Proverbs 15:6
American Standard Version
6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure;
But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
Proverbs 15:16-17
American Standard Version
16 Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah,
Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a [a]dinner of herbs, where love is,
Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:17 Or, portion
Proverbs 16:20
American Standard Version
20 He that [a]giveth heed unto the word shall find good;
And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:20 Or, handleth a matter wisely
Proverbs 18:11
American Standard Version
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And as a high wall in his own imagination.
Proverbs 19:4
American Standard Version
4 Wealth addeth many friends;
But [a]the poor is separated from his friend.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:4 Or, the friend of the poor separateth himself from him
Proverbs 20:21
American Standard Version
21 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning;
But the end thereof shall not be blessed.
Proverbs 21:5-6
American Standard Version
5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness;
But every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.
6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue
Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.
Proverbs 22:4
American Standard Version
4 The reward of humility and the fear of Jehovah
Is riches, and honor, and life.
Proverbs 22:7
American Standard Version
7 The rich ruleth over the poor;
And the borrower is servant to the lender.
Proverbs 22:16
American Standard Version
16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain,
And he that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.
Proverbs 23:4-5
American Standard Version
4 Weary not thyself to be rich;
Cease [a]from thine own wisdom.
5 [b]Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not?
For riches certainly make themselves wings,
Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:4 Or, by reason of thine own understanding
- Proverbs 23:5 Or, Wilt thou set thine eyes upon it? it is gone: Hebrew Shall thine eyes fly upon it, and it is not?
Proverbs 28:11
American Standard Version
11 The rich man is wise in [a]his own conceit;
But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:11 Hebrew his own eyes.
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