Proverbs 15:6

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 15:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
Proverbs 15:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure, etc.] God sometimes blesses the righteous with great riches, as he did Abraham; or, however, if they have but little, it is better than the riches of many wicked; because they have what they have with a blessing, and they are content with it: and they have abundance of spiritual treasure; they have God for their portion; Christ, and all good things along with him; the rich graces of the Spirit; a rich experience of the grace of God; and all this is but a pledge and earnest of what they shall possess hereafter; but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble; they have much trouble in getting their riches, by which they pierce themselves through…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“treasure--implying utility. trouble--vexation and affliction.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Revenues - Though he may obtain great revenues, yet they are attended with much trouble. Proverbs 15:7”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“15:6 God blesses the godly with wealth (10:22; cp. 10:15 and 14:24). The wicked may also gain wealth, but it will bring trouble rather than blessing (11:4, 18; 13:11; 21:6; 22:16).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the house: Pro 15:16, Pro 8:21, Pro 13:22, Pro 21:20; Psa 112:3; Heb 11:26 in the revenues: Pro 10:22, Pro 16:8; Job 20:19-23; Psa 37:16; Ecc 4:6, Ecc 5:10-14; Jam 5:1-3 Proverbs 15:7”
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