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.