New King James Version
Proverbs 15:6
6In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
Proverbs 15:6 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
- New International Version (NIV)The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.
- English Standard Version (ESV)In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
- New Living Translation (NLT)There is treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.
Context of Proverbs 15:6
4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit. 5A fool despises his father’s instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent. In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble. 7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, But the heart of the fool does not do so. 8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Read all of Proverbs 15Proverbs 15:6 word by word
בֵּ֣ית צַ֭דִּיק חֹ֣סֶן רָ֑ב וּבִתְבוּאַ֖ת רָשָׁ֣ע נֶעְכָּֽרֶת׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 15:6
- Proverbs 15:16Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasure with trouble.
- Proverbs 8:21That I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth, That I may fill their treasuries.
- Proverbs 13:22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.
- Proverbs 21:20There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it.
- Psalms 112:3Wealth and riches will be in his house, And his righteousness endures forever.
- Hebrews 11:26esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward.
- Proverbs 10:22The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it.
- Proverbs 16:8Better is a little with righteousness, Than vast revenues without justice.
- Job 20:19For he has oppressed and forsaken the poor, He has violently seized a house which he did not build.
- Psalms 37:16A little that a righteous man has Is better than the riches of many wicked.
- Ecclesiastes 4:6Better a handful with quietness Than both hands full, together with toil and grasping for the wind.
- Ecclesiastes 5:10He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver; Nor he who loves abundance, with increase. This also is vanity.
- James 5:1Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you!
Commentaries on Proverbs 15:6
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6Verse 6 The wealth of worldly men increases their fears and suspicions, adds strength to their passions, and renders the fear of death more distressing.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6God gives wealth to the righteous (Proverbs 10:22; see also 10:15 and 14:24). The wicked might also become wealthy, but it will cause problems instead of blessings (Proverbs 11:4, 18; 13:11; 21:6; 22:16).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. treasure--implying utility. trouble--vexation and affliction.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 15
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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