Proverbs 15:6 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

Proverbs 15:6 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is (a) trouble. (a) For though they have much yet it is full of trouble and care.
Proverbs 15:6 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 15. This chapter makes no new departure. Proverbs concerning the moral government of the world again occupy the chief place. One ( Proverbs 15:11 ) is noteworthy as showing an extended con...
Proverbs 15:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

the righteous . a righteous one. treasure. Hebrew "strength", put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6, for the treasures procured by it. the wicked . a lawless one. Hebrew. rasha'...
Proverbs 15:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
Proverbs 15:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. In the house of the righteous (is) much treasure - (Hebrew, chosen,) literally, strength, wealth:...
Proverbs 15:6 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1. Grievous ] i.e. annoying. 'If one pour in hot water let the other pour in cold.'
Proverbs 15:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

In the house of the righteous is much treasure. — For God’s blessing ( Proverbs 3:33 ) is upon it; while the wicked, from his recklessness in the pursuit of gain, brings trouble ( Proverbs 15:27 )...
Proverbs 15:6 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER 16 A PASSIONATE DISPOSITION "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but a grievous word stirreth up anger." In the LXX there is another clause inserted at the beginning.- Proverbs 15:1 "A m...
Proverbs 15:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Kind Words and Glad Hearts Proverbs 15:1-17 A soft answer; the tongue of the wise; a wholesome tongue; the lips of the wise; the prayer of the upright -these keywords touch one of the greate...
Proverbs 15:6 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Verse Proverbs 15:11 . This is a simple method of drawing attention to God's perfect knowledge of all the deepest and hidden things. If that which is most full of mystery to us is perfectly known to...
Proverbs 15:6 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. The eyes of the LORD are in every pl...
Proverbs 15:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure ,.... 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...
Proverbs 15:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. Ver. 6. In the house of the righteous is much treasure. ] Every righteous man is a rich man, wheth...
Proverbs 15:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

In the house of the righteous is much treasure “A truly just and merciful man is very rich, whether he have little or much, because he is well contented, and what he hath is likely to continue in h...
Proverbs 15:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. Note, 1. Where righteousness is riches are, and the comforts of them: In the house...
Proverbs 15:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

House, or family ; whereby he implies that it is not only enjoyed by him, but also left to his posterity. In the revenues of the wicked is trouble: though he may obtain great revenues, yet they...
Proverbs 15:6 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Wise Words, Reproof And Firm Discipline Uphold The Righteous, Giving Them Suitable Reward, Whilst The Unrighteous Reject Reproof, And Suffer The Consequences ( Proverbs 15:4-13 ). In this subsecti...
Proverbs 15:6 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Proverbs 15:6 . Miller translates the first clause, “The house of the righteous is great treasure” (see his Comment); revenue , rather “gain.” Proverbs 15:7 . Disperse; som...
Proverbs 15:6 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 15:1 . A soft answer turneth away wrath. It bows to the tempest, it names a mitigating circumstance, it gives a favourable turn to misconstruction, it proposes a better way. My father, sa...
Proverbs 15:6 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath . Two things are here to be observed: an answer should be given—the injured person should not wrap himself in sullen silence; and...
Proverbs 15:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

v. 6. In the house of the righteous is much treasure, such prosperity being the blessing of the Lord; but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble, the income of the ungodly results in desolation...
Proverbs 15:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ecclesiastes 4:6 ; Ecclesiastes 5:10-14 ; Hebrews 11:26 ; James 5:1-3 ; Job 20:19-23 ; Proverbs 10:22 ; Proverbs 16:8 ; Proverbs 13:22 ; Proverbs 15:16 ; Proverbs 21:20 ; Proverbs 8:21 ;...
Proverbs 15:6 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Revenues — Though he may obtain great revenues, yet they are attended with much trouble.

Proverbs 15:6 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Proverbs 15:6 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 15:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Proverbs 15:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Proverbs 15:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 15:6 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 15:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Proverbs 15:6 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Proverbs 15:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Proverbs 15:6 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 15:6 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Proverbs 15:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Proverbs 15:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Proverbs 15:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 15:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Proverbs 15:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 15:6 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 15:6 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Proverbs 15:6 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 15:6 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Proverbs 15:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Proverbs 15:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 15:6 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes