Proverbs 15:16
Hebrew Text— Proverbs 15:16Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.
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But you shall remember Yahweh your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as it is today.
Don’t fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness.
Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.
Yahweh will grant you abundant prosperity in the fruit of your body, in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your ground, in the land which Yahweh swore to your fathers to give you.
Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Yahweh has blessed my master greatly. He has become great. Yahweh has given him flocks and herds, silver and gold, male servants and female servants, and camels and donkeys.
Turn my heart toward your statutes, not toward selfish gain.
For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.
But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.
Our father said, ‘Go again and buy us a little food.’
“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.”
You shall say before Yahweh your God, “I have put away the holy things out of my house, and also have given them to the Levite, to the foreigner, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all your commandment which you have commanded me. I have not transgressed any of your commandments, neither have I forgotten them.
He blesses them also, so that they are multiplied greatly. He doesn’t allow their livestock to decrease.
that I may give wealth to those who love me. I fill their treasuries.
In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.
The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life.
Are there yet treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and a short ephah that is accursed?
What was sown among the thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of this age and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.
“Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you.”
Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth.
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year one hundred times what he planted. Yahweh blessed him.
You shall be blessed in the fruit of your body, the fruit of your ground, the fruit of your animals, the increase of your livestock, and the young of your flock.
Amaziah said to the man of God, “But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel?” The man of God answered, “Yahweh is able to give you much more than this.”
The Almighty will be your treasure, and precious silver to you.
But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised by the people.
Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked.
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
A righteous man walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him.
by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure.
He who loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he who loves abundance, with increase: this also is vanity.
This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.
As the partridge that sits on eggs which she has not laid, so is he who gets riches, and not by right. In the middle of his days, they will leave him. At his end, he will be a fool.
and not to build houses for ourselves to dwell in. We have no vineyard, field, or seed;
But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
Soldiers also asked him, saying, “What about us? What must we do?” He said to them, “Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages.”
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
constant friction of people of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. Withdraw yourself from such.
If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn’t bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is worthless.
I will make of you a great nation. I will bless you and make your name great. You will be a blessing.
Haven’t you made a hedge around him, and around his house, and around all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.
Guide me in your truth, and teach me, For you are the God of my salvation, I wait for you all day long.
For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land. Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off.
Don’t trust in oppression. Don’t become vain in robbery. If riches increase, don’t set your heart on them.
For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield. Yahweh will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly.
Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever.
Don’t envy the man of violence. Choose none of his ways.
The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning, won’t be blessed in the end.
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.
Don’t be envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them;
Don’t fret yourself because of evildoers, neither be envious of the wicked;
Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me forever, for their good, and the good of their children after them.
He said to them, “Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.”
So the assemblies throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
that I will not take a thread nor a sandal strap nor anything that is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich.’
When they had eaten up the grain which they had brought out of Egypt, their father said to them, “Go again, buy us a little more food.”
I am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.
Yahweh’s curse is in the house of the wicked, but he blesses the habitation of the righteous.
Yahweh’s blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.
The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
Don’t let your heart envy sinners, but rather fear Yahweh all day long.
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
Better is a handful, with quietness, than two handfuls with labor and chasing after wind.
There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of Yahweh is your treasure.
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of suffering and acquainted with disease. He was despised as one from whom men hide their face; and we didn’t respect him.
He lifted up his eyes to his disciples, and said, “Blessed are you who are poor, God’s Kingdom is yours.
Listen, my beloved brothers. Didn’t God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the Kingdom which he promised to those who love him?