Proverbs 15:6

In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

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WEBBE

In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

BSB

The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.

KJV

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

ASV

In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

BBE

In the house of the upright man there is a great store of wealth; but in the profits of the sinner there is trouble.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verse 6

The wealth of worldly men increases their fears and suspicions, adds strength to their passions, and renders the fear of death more distressing.

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