Proverbs 15:6
6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.
Other Translations of Proverbs 15:6
King James Version
6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
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.
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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.