Proverbs 10:2

The Passion Translation

Gaining wealth through dishonesty is no gain at all. But honesty brings you a lasting happiness.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:4

When judgment day comes, all the wealth of the world won’t help you one bit. So be rich in righteousness, for that’s the only thing that can save you in death.

Proverbs 21:6

You can make a fortune dishonestly, but your crime will hold you in the snares of death!

Proverbs 12:28

Abundant life is discovered by walking in righteousness, but holding on to your anger leads to death.

Romans 5:21

And just as sin reigned through death, so also this sin-conquering grace will reign as king through righteousness, imparting eternal life through Jesus, our Lord and Messiah!

Ezekiel 7:19

They will throw their silver away in the streets and their gold like filthy menstrual rags. Their wealth will not be able to save them on the day of Yahweh’s fury. For it will be worthless on that day to buy food to fill their stomachs since it was their wealth that led them into sin.

Romans 2:5

But because of your calloused heart and refusal to change direction, you are piling up wrath for yourself in the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment is revealed.

Philippians 3:9

My passion is to be consumed with him and not cling to my own “righteousness” based in keeping the written Law. My only “righteousness” will be his, based on the faithfulness of Jesus Christ—the very righteousness that comes from God.

Daniel 4:27

“Your Majesty, please be willing to do what I say and accept my advice. Renounce your sins by doing what is right. Turn from your wickedness by showing mercy to the poor and unfortunate, and perhaps your prosperity will continue.”

Proverbs 13:11

Wealth quickly gained is quickly wasted — easy come, easy go! But if you gradually gain wealth, you will watch it grow.