Proverbs 21:20

The Message

Valuables are safe in a wise person’s home; fools put it all out for yard sales.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 7:11

Wisdom is better when it’s paired with money, Especially if you get both while you’re still living. Double protection: wisdom and wealth! Plus this bonus: Wisdom energizes its owner.

Proverbs 15:6

The lives of God-loyal people flourish; a misspent life is soon bankrupt.

Proverbs 10:22

God’s blessing makes life rich; nothing we do can improve on God.

Luke 16:1

Jesus said to his disciples, “There was once a rich man who had a manager. He got reports that the manager had been taking advantage of his position by running up huge personal expenses. So he called him in and said, ‘What’s this I hear about you? You’re fired. And I want a complete audit of your books.’

Psalm 23:5

You serve me a six-course dinner right in front of my enemies. You revive my drooping head; my cup brims with blessing.

Ecclesiastes 10:19

Laughter and bread go together, And wine gives sparkle to life— But it’s money that makes the world go around.

Proverbs 14:24

The wise accumulate wisdom; fools get stupider by the day.

Proverbs 22:4

The payoff for meekness and Fear-of-God is plenty and honor and a satisfying life.