Proverbs 15:6
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6 The house of the righteous has great wealth,
but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:16-17
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16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.(A)
Proverbs 16:20
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20 The one who understands a matter finds success,(A)
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.(B)
Proverbs 18:11
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11 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city;
in his imagination it is like a high wall.(A)
Proverbs 19:4
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4 Wealth attracts many friends,(A)
but a poor man is separated from his friend.
Proverbs 20:21
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21 An inheritance gained prematurely
will not be blessed ultimately.(A)
Proverbs 21:5-6
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5 The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit,
but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.(A)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:6 Or a breath blown away
- Proverbs 21:6 Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg read a snare of death
- Proverbs 21:6 Lit is vanity, ones seeking death
Proverbs 22:4
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4 The result of humility is fear of the Lord,
along with wealth, honor, and life.(A)
Proverbs 22:7
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Proverbs 22:16
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16 Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself,
and giving to the rich—both lead only to poverty.(A)
Proverbs 23:4-5
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4 Don’t wear yourself out to get rich;(A)
stop giving your attention to it.
5 As soon as your eyes fly to it, it disappears,(B)
for it makes wings for itself
and flies like an eagle to the sky.
Proverbs 28:11
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11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes,
but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.
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