Proverbs 15:6

New International Reader's Version

The houses of those who do what is right hold great wealth. But those who do what is wrong earn only ruin.

Cross References

Psalm 112:3

Their family will have wealth and riches. They will always be blessed for doing what is right.

Psalm 37:16

Those who do what is right may have very little. But it’s better than the wealth of many sinners.

Proverbs 10:22

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

Proverbs 13:22

A good person leaves what they own to their children and grandchildren. But a sinner’s wealth is stored up for those who do right.

Proverbs 15:16

It is better to have respect for the Lord and have little than to be rich and have trouble.

Proverbs 15:5

A foolish person turns their back on their parent’s correction. But anyone who accepts correction shows understanding.

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of wise people spread knowledge. But the hearts of foolish people are not honest.

Proverbs 16:8

It is better to have a little and do right than to have a lot and be unfair.

Proverbs 21:20

Wise people store up the best food and olive oil. But foolish people eat up everything they have.

Proverbs 3:33

The Lord puts a curse on the houses of sinners. But he blesses the homes of those who do what is right.

Proverbs 8:21

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

Ecclesiastes 4:6

One handful with peace and quiet is better than two handfuls with hard work. Working too hard is like chasing the wind.

Hebrews 11:26

He suffered shame because of Christ. He thought it had great value. Moses considered it better than the riches of Egypt. He was looking ahead to his reward.