6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

Other Translations of Proverbs 15:6

New International Version

6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.

English Standard Version

6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.

The Message

6 The lives of God-loyal people flourish; a misspent life is soon bankrupt.

New King James Version

6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.

New Living Translation

6 There is treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:6

Commentary on Proverbs 15:6

(Read Proverbs 15:6)

The wealth of worldly men increases their fears and suspicions, adds strength to their passions, and renders the fear of death more distressing.

16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Other Translations of Proverbs 15:16

New International Version

16 Better a little with the fear of the Lordthan great wealth with turmoil.

English Standard Version

16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.

The Message

16 A simple life in the Fear-of-God is better than a rich life with a ton of headaches.

New King James Version

16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasure with trouble.

New Living Translation

16 Better to have little, with fear for the Lord, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:16

Commentary on Proverbs 15:16-17

(Read Proverbs 15:16-17)

Believers often have enough when worldly eyes see little; the Lord is with them, without the cares, troubles, and temptations which are with the wealth of the wicked.

17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

Other Translations of Proverbs 15:17

New International Version

17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.

English Standard Version

17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.

The Message

17 Better a bread crust shared in love than a slab of prime rib served in hate.

New King James Version

17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, Than a fatted calf with hatred.

New Living Translation

17 A bowl of vegetables with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:17

Commentary on Proverbs 15:16-17

(Read Proverbs 15:16-17)

Believers often have enough when worldly eyes see little; the Lord is with them, without the cares, troubles, and temptations which are with the wealth of the wicked.