Proverbs 3:9-10
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9 [a]Honor the Lord with thy riches, and with the first fruits of all thine increase.
10 So shall thy barns be filled with abundance, and thy presses shall [b]burst with new wine.
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- Proverbs 3:9 As was commanded in the Law, Exod. 23:19; Deut. 26:2, and by this they acknowledged that God was the giver of all things, and that they were ready to bestow all at his commandment.
- Proverbs 3:10 For the faithful distributor God giveth in greater abundance.
Proverbs 8:12-21
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12 I wisdom dwell with [a]prudence, and I find forth knowledge and counsels.
13 The fear of the Lord is to hate [b]evil, as pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way: and a mouth that speaketh lewd things I do hate.
14 I have counsel and wisdom: I am understanding, and I have strength.
15 By me [c]kings reign, and princes decree justice.
16 By me princes rule, and the nobles, and all the judges of the earth.
17 I love them that love me: and they that seek me [d]early shall find me.
18 Riches and honor are with me: [e]even durable riches and righteousness.
19 My fruit is better than gold, even than fine gold, and my revenues better than fine silver.
20 I cause to walk in the way of righteousness, and in the midst of the paths of [f]judgment,
21 That I may cause them that love me, to inherit substance, and I will fill their treasures.
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- Proverbs 8:12 That is, except a man have wisdom, which is the true knowledge of God, he can neither be prudent nor good counselor.
- Proverbs 8:13 So that he that doth not hate evil, feareth not God.
- Proverbs 8:15 Whereby he declareth that honors, dignity or riches come not of man’s wisdom or industry, but by the providence of God.
- Proverbs 8:17 That is, study the word of God diligently, and with a desire to profit.
- Proverbs 8:18 Signifying that he chiefly meaneth the spiritual treasures and heavenly riches.
- Proverbs 8:20 For there can be no true justice or judgment, which is not rejected by this wisdom.
Proverbs 10:4
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4 A [a]slothful hand maketh poor: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
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- Proverbs 10:4 Or, deceitful.
Proverbs 11:24-25
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24 There is that scattereth, [a]and is more increased: but he that spareth more [b]than is right, surely cometh to poverty.
25 The [c]liberal person shall have plenty: and he that watereth, shall also have rain.
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- Proverbs 11:24 Meaning them that give liberally, whom God blesseth.
- Proverbs 11:24 That is, the niggard.
- Proverbs 11:25 Or, generous.
Proverbs 11:28
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28 He that trusteth in his riches, shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.
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Proverbs 12:11
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11 (A)He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, is destitute of [a]understanding.
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- Proverbs 12:11 Or, defense.
Proverbs 12:14
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14 A man shall be satiate with good things by the fruit of his mouth, and the recompense of a man’s hands shall God give unto him.
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Proverbs 12:27
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27 The deceitful man roasteth not that he [a]took in hunting: but the riches of the diligent man are precious.
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- Proverbs 12:27 Although he get much by unlawful means, yet will he not spend it upon himself.
Proverbs 13:4
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4 The sluggard [a]lusteth, but his soul hath nought: but the soul of the diligent shall have plenty.
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- Proverbs 13:4 He ever desireth, but taketh no pains to get anything.
Proverbs 13:11
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11 The [a]riches of vanity shall diminish: but he that gathereth with [b]the hand, shall increase them.
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- Proverbs 13:11 That is, goods evil gotten.
- Proverbs 13:11 That is, with his own labor.
Proverbs 13:22
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22 The good man shall give inheritance unto his children’s children: and the [a]riches of the sinner is laid up for the just.
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- Proverbs 13:22 Read Job 27:16, 17.
Proverbs 13:25
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25 The righteous eateth to the contentation of his mind: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
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Proverbs 14:23
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23 In all labor there is abundance: but the talk of the lips bringeth only want.
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Proverbs 15:6
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6 The house of the righteous hath much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is [a]trouble.
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- Proverbs 15:6 For though they have much, yet it is full of trouble and care.
Proverbs 15:16
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16 (A)Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and trouble therewith.
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Proverbs 16:6-7
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6 By [a]mercy and truth iniquity shall be forgiven, and by the fear of the Lord they depart from evil.
7 When the ways of a man please the Lord, he will make also his enemies at peace with him.
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- Proverbs 16:6 Their upright and repenting life shall be a token that their sins are forgiven.
Proverbs 16:26
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26 The person that travaileth, travaileth for himself: for his mouth [a]craveth it of him.
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- Proverbs 16:26 Hebrew, boweth upon him.
Proverbs 17:2
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2 A discrete servant shall have rule over a lewd son, and he shall divide the [a]heritage among the brethren.
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- Proverbs 17:2 That is, shall be made governor over the children.
Proverbs 19:17
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17 He that hath mercy upon the poor, lendeth unto the Lord: and the Lord will recompense him that which he hath given.
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Proverbs 20:13
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13 Love not sleep, lest thou come unto poverty: open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
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Proverbs 22:4
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4 The reward of humility, and the fear of God is riches, and glory, and life.
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Proverbs 24:27
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27 Prepare thy work without, and make ready thy things in the field, [a]and after, build thine house.
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- Proverbs 24:27 Be sure of the means how to compass it, before thou take any enterprise in hand.
Proverbs 27:18
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18 He that keepeth the fig tree, shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth upon his master, shall come to honor.
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Proverbs 27:23-27
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23 Be diligent to know the state of thy flock, and take heed to the herds.
24 For riches remain not always, nor the crown from generation to generation.
25 The hay discovereth itself, and the grass appeareth, and the herbs of the mountains are gathered.
26 The [a]lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.
27 And let the milk of the goats be sufficient for thy food, for the food of thy family, and for the sustenance of thy maids.
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- Proverbs 27:26 This declareth the great goodness of God towards man, and the diligence that he requireth of him for the preservation of his gifts.
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