Proverbs 10:22

New International Reader's Version

The blessing of the Lord brings wealth. And it comes without painful work.

Cross References

Genesis 12:2

“I will make you into a great nation. And I will bless you. I will make your name great. You will be a blessing to others.

Genesis 13:2

Abram had become very rich. He had a lot of livestock and silver and gold.

Genesis 14:23

I’ve said I will not accept anything that belongs to you. I will not take even a thread or the strap of a sandal. You will never be able to say, ‘I made Abram rich.’

Genesis 24:35

The Lord has blessed my master greatly, and he has become rich. The Lord has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold. He has also given him male and female servants, camels and donkeys.

Genesis 26:12

Isaac planted crops in that land. That same year he gathered 100 times more than he planted. That was because the Lord blessed him.

Genesis 26:13

Isaac became rich. His wealth continued to grow until he became very rich.

1 Kings 21:19

Tell him, ‘The Lord says, “Haven’t you murdered a man? Haven’t you taken over his property?” ’ Then tell Ahab, ‘The Lord says, “Dogs licked up Naboth’s blood. In that same place dogs will lick up your blood. Yes, I said your blood!” ’ ”

1 Chronicles 4:10

Jabez cried out to the God of Israel. He said, “I wish you would bless me. I wish you would give me more territory. Let your power protect me. Keep me from harm. Then I won’t have any pain.” God gave him what he asked for.

2 Chronicles 25:9

Amaziah asked the man of God, “But what about all that silver I paid for these Israelite troops?” The man of God replied, “The Lord can give you much more than that.”

2 Chronicles 32:27

Hezekiah was very rich. He received great honor. He made storerooms for his silver and gold. He also made them for his jewels, spices, shields and all kinds of expensive things.

2 Chronicles 32:29

He built villages. He gained large numbers of flocks and herds. God had made him very rich.

Psalm 107:38

He blessed the people, and they greatly increased their numbers. He kept their herds from getting smaller.

Psalm 127:2

It’s useless for you to work from early morning until late at night just to get food to eat. God provides for those he loves even while they sleep.

Psalm 37:22

The Lord will give the land to those he blesses. But he will destroy those he curses.

Proverbs 14:24

The wealth of wise people is their crown. But the foolish ways of foolish people lead to what is foolish.

Proverbs 20:21

Property that you claim too soon will not be blessed in the end.

Proverbs 28:22

Those who won’t share what they have want to get rich. They don’t know they are going to be poor.

Proverbs 8:21

I leave riches to those who love me. I give them more than they have room for.

Daniel 1:15

After the ten days Daniel and his friends looked healthy and well fed. In fact, they looked better than any of the young men who ate the king’s food.

Zechariah 5:4

The Lord who rules over all announces, ‘I will send the curse out. It will enter the house of the thief. It will also enter the house of anyone who lies when making a promise in my name. It will remain in that house and destroy it completely. It will pull down its beams and stones.’ ”

Deuteronomy 26:10

Now, Lord, I’m bringing you the first share of crops from the soil. After all, you have given them to me.” Place the basket in front of the Lord your God. Bow down to him.

Deuteronomy 28:11

The Lord will give you more than you need. You will have many children. Your livestock will have many little ones. Your crops will do very well. All of that will happen in the land he promised to give you. He promised this to your people of long ago.

Joshua 6:18

But keep away from the things that have been set apart to the Lord. If you take any of them, you will be destroyed. And you will bring trouble on the camp of Israel. You will cause it to be destroyed.