Proverbs 15 · Verse 6

Proverbs 15:6

In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
Proverbs 15:6, King James Version

Proverbs 15:6 in other translations

BSBThe house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.
WEBIn the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
ASVIn the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
YLTIn the house of the righteous is abundant strength, And in the increase of the wicked--trouble.
DARBYIn the house of a righteous man is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked man is disturbance.
BBEIn the house of the upright man there is a great store of wealth; but in the profits of the sinner there is trouble.
WebsterIn the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

What does Proverbs 15:6 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
6. treasure--implying utility. trouble--vexation and affliction.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
The wealth of worldly men increases their fears and suspicions, adds strength to their passions, and renders the fear of death more distressing.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Proverbs 15:6 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

בֵּ֣יתbeit[the] house ofH1004
צַ֭דִּיקTza.dika righteous [person]H6662
חֹ֣סֶןCho.senwealthH2633
רָ֑בRavgreatH7227
וּבִתְבוּאַ֖תu.vit.vu.'Atand with [the] income ofH8393
רָשָׁ֣עra.Sha'a wicked [person]H7563
נֶעְכָּֽרֶת\׃ne'.Ka.rettroubleH5916

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Proverbs 15:6

  • Proverbs 8:21

    That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

  • Proverbs 21:20

    There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

  • Proverbs 10:22

    The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

  • Psalms 112:3

    Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

  • Proverbs 16:8

    Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

  • Psalms 37:16

    A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.

  • Hebrews 11:26

    Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

  • Job 20:19-23

    Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor; because he hath violently taken away an house which he builded not; Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired. There shall none of his meat be left; therefore shall no man look for his goods. In the fulness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: every hand of the wicked shall come upon him. …

  • Ecclesiastes 4:6

    Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.

  • Proverbs 13:22

    A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

  • Proverbs 15:16

    Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.

  • James 5:1-3

    Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten. Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
the house.
16; 8:21; 13:22; 21:20; Ps 112:3; Heb 11:26
in the revenues.
10:22; 16:8; Job 20:19-23; Ps 37:16; Ec 4:6; 5:10-14; Jas 5:1-3

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Context

  • Proverbs 15:5

    A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

  • Proverbs 15:6

    In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

  • Proverbs 15:7

    The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

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Proverbs 15:6 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		En la casa del justo hay gran provisión; empero turbación en las ganancias del impío.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Dans la maison du juste il y a un grand trésor, mais dans le revenu du méchant il y a du trouble.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Das Haus des Gerechten ist eine große Schatzkammer; aber im Einkommen des Gesetzlosen ist Zerrüttung.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Domus justi plurima fortitudo, et in fructibus impii conturbatio.