Proverbs 15:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Good people become wealthy, but those who are evil will lose what they have.

Cross References

Psalm 112:3

They will get rich and prosper and will always be remembered for their fairness.

Psalm 37:16

It is better to live right and be poor than to be sinful and rich.

Proverbs 10:22

When the LORD blesses you with riches, you have nothing to regret.

Proverbs 13:22

If you obey God, you will have something to leave your grandchildren. If you don't obey God, those who live right will get what you leave.

Proverbs 15:16

It's better to obey the LORD and have only a little, than to be very rich and terribly confused.

Proverbs 15:5

Don't be a fool and disobey your parents. Be clever! Accept correction.

Proverbs 15:7

Words of wisdom make good sense; the thoughts of a fool make no sense at all.

Proverbs 16:8

It's better to be honest and poor than to be dishonest and rich.

Proverbs 21:20

Be sensible and store up precious treasures— don't waste them like a fool.

Proverbs 3:33

He places a curse on the home of everyone who is evil, but he blesses the home of every good person.

Proverbs 8:21

and I give great riches to everyone who loves me.

Ecclesiastes 4:6

Yet a very little food eaten in peace is better than twice as much earned from overwork and chasing the wind.

Hebrews 11:26

Moses knew that the treasures of Egypt were not as wonderful as what he would receive from suffering for the Messiah, and he looked forward to his reward.