Proverbs 15:6
The house of the righteous hath much treasure: but in the reuenues of the wicked is trouble.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
In Context
5A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but he that regardeth correction, is prudent.
7The lippes of the wise doe spread abroade knowledge: but ye heart of the foolish doth not so.
Cross References
Job 20:19For he hath vndone many: he hath forsaken the poore, and hath spoyled houses which he builded not.
Psalms 112:3Riches and treasures shalbe in his house, and his righteousnesse endureth for euer.
Proverbs 8:21That I may cause them that loue me, to inherite substance, and I will fill their treasures.
Proverbs 13:22The good man shall giue inheritance vnto his childrens children: and the riches of the sinner is layde vp for the iust.
Proverbs 16:8Better is a litle with righteousnesse, then great reuenues without equitie.
Ecclesiastes 4:6Better is an handfull with quietnesse, then two handfuls with labour and vexation of spirit.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:6
5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. Hence, 1. Let superiors be admonished to give instruction and reproof to those that are under their charge, as they will answer it in the day of account. They must not only instruct with the light of knowledge, but reprove with the heat of zeal; and both these must be done with the authority and affection of a father, and must be continued, though the desired effect be not immediately perceived. If the instruction be despised,… Read the whole commentary →