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In the house of the righteous is much treasure,
    but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

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The righteous house is itself[a] a great treasure,
    but within the revenue of the wicked calamity is at work.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:6 The Heb. lacks itself

16 Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh,
    than great treasure with trouble.

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On Contentment and Other Good Things of Life

16 Better is a little accompanied by fear of the Lord
    than abundant wealth with turmoil.

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27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
    but he who hates bribes will live.

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27 Those who are greedy for unjust gain bring trouble into their homes,
    but the person who hates bribes will live.

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