6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
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That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 6)Note, 1. Where righteousness is riches are, and the comforts of them: In the house of the righteous is much treasure . Religion teaches men to be diligent, temperate, and just, and by these means, ordinarily, the estate is increased. But that is not all: God blesses the habitation of the just , and that blessing makes rich without trouble. Or, if there be not much of this world’s goods, yet where…
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