Proverbs 10:2
2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
Other Translations of Proverbs 10:2
New International Version
2 Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death.
English Standard Version
2 Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.
The Message
2 Ill-gotten gain gets you nowhere; an honest life is immortal.
New King James Version
2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death.
New Living Translation
2 Tainted wealth has no lasting value, but right living can save your life.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 10:2
Commentary on Proverbs 10:2-3
(Read Proverbs 10:2-3)
Though the righteous may be poor, the Lord will not suffer him to want what is needful for spiritual life.