The Proverbs on Wealth, Wisdom, Household,

and Business

Compiled by

Ryan M Marks

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List of Proverbs

The Proverbs on Wealth, Wisdom, Household, and Business*

*For more wisdom, pick up a Bible. Read it cover to cover. Crave its wisdom, ask for understanding and

insight, apply it thoroughly. Test everything by it.

Wisdom is of utmost importance for our lives. Man’s advice on how

to live and order our lives amidst another storm is futile. But

God’s wisdom is definitely right and true! It is for this reason that I have

included these selections of Proverbs on living, business, and a variety of

other topics in this book. My aim is to share God’s vision for our lives and

how to conduct ourselves in the coming years; for I am fallible, no plan I

devise or seek to follow Biblically will ever be perfect. However, the more I

and you dear reader ground ourselves in the Word of God: our endeavors,

our lifestyle, our preparations—we are building on a solid foundation with

God’s pillars of wisdom, diligence, and truth and He will honor our

obedience.

The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 2 To know wisdom and

instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 3 To receive the instruction of

wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the

young man knowledge and discretion. 5 A wise man will hear, and will increase

learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 6 To

understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark

sayings.

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom

and instruction Prov 1:1-7 (KJV)

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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and

instruction. 8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of

thy mother: 9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains

about thy neck. Prov 1:7-9 (KJV)

My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. Prov 1:10 (KJV)

We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil: 14 Cast in

thy lot among us; let us all have one purse: 15 My son, walk not thou in the way

with them; refrain thy foot from their path Prov 1:13-15 (KJV)

So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of

the owners thereof. Prov 1:19 (KJV)

Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: 21 She crieth in the

chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her

words, saying, 22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the

scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? 23 Turn you at my

reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words

unto you. Prov 1:20-23 (KJV)

Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man

regarded; 25 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my

reproof: 26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;

27 When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a

whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you. 28 Then shall they call

upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:

29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:

30 They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof. 31 Therefore

shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.

32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools

shall destroy them. 33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall

be quiet from fear of evil. Prov 1:24-33 (KJV)

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My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;

2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to

understanding; 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for

understanding; 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid

treasures; 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the

knowledge of God. 6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh

knowledge and understanding. 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous:

he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. 8 He keepeth the paths of judgment,

and preserveth the way of his saints. 9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness,

and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path. Prov 2:1-9 (KJV)

When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;

11 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: 12 To deliver thee

from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things; 13 Who

leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; 14 Who rejoice to

do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; 15 Whose ways are crooked,

and they froward in their paths: 16 To deliver thee from the strange woman, even

from the stranger which flattereth with her words; 17 Which forsaketh the guide of

her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God. 18 For her house inclineth unto

death, and her paths unto the dead. 19 None that go unto her return again, neither

take they hold of the paths of life. 20 That thou mayest walk in the way of good

men, and keep the paths of the righteous. 21 For the upright shall dwell in the land,

and the perfect shall remain in it. 22 But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth,

and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it. Prov 2:10-22 (KJV)

My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For

length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

Prov 3:1-2 (KJV)

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon

the table of thine heart: 4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the

sight of God and man. 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto

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thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct

thy paths. Prov 3:3-6 (KJV)

Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 8 It shall be

health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. 9 Honour the LORD with thy

substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be

filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. 11 My son,

despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: 12 For

whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he

delighteth. Prov 3:7-12 (KJV)

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain

thereof than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou

canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 16 Length of days is in her right

hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. 17 Her ways are ways of

pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 18 She is a tree of life to them that lay

hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. 19 The LORD by wisdom

hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. 20 By

his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. Prov

3:13-20 (KJV)

My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:

22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. 23 Then shalt thou

walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. 24 When thou liest down,

thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it

cometh. 26 For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from

being taken. Prov 3:21-26 (KJV)

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Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine

hand to do it. 28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I

will give; when thou hast it by thee. 29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour,

seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. 30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he

have done thee no harm. 31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his

ways. 32 For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the

righteous. 33 The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth

the habitation of the just. 34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace

unto the lowly. 35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion

of fools. Prov 3:27-35 (KJV)

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Prov 4:23

(KJV)

26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Prov 4:26 (KJV)

Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well.

16 Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets. 17 Let

them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee. 18 Let thy fountain be

blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. 19 Let her be as the loving hind

and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished

always with her love. 20 And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange

woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger? 21 For the ways of man are before

the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings. 22 His own iniquities shall

take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins. 23 He

shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.

Prov 5:15-23 (KJV)

My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a

stranger, 2 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the

words of thy mouth. 3 Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art

come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.

4 Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids. 5 Deliver thyself as a

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roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler. Prov

6:1-5 (KJV)

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 7 Which having no

guide, overseer, or ruler, 8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her

food in the harvest. 9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise

out of thy sleep? 10 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to

sleep: 11 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an

armed man. Prov 6:6-11 (KJV)

Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

11 For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not

to be compared to it. Prov 8:10-11 (KJV)

I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. Prov

8:12 (KJV)

The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and

the froward mouth, do I hate. 14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am

understanding; I have strength. 15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. 17 I love them

that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. 18 Riches and honour are

with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. 19 My fruit is better than gold, yea,

than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. 20 I lead in the way of

righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: 21 That I may cause those

that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures. Prov 8:13-21 (KJV)

Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my

ways. 33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. 34 Blessed is the man

that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. 36 But

he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.

Prov 8:32-36 (KJV)

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Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he

will increase in learning. 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and

the knowledge of the holy is understanding. 11 For by me thy days shall be

multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased. 12 If thou be wise, thou

shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it. Prov 9:9-12

(KJV)

A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

3 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away

the substance of the wicked Prov 10:1-3 (KJV)

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent

maketh rich. 5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in

harvest is a son that causeth shame. 6 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but

violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 7 The memory of the just is blessed:

but the name of the wicked shall rot. 8 The wise in heart will receive

commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. Prov 10:4-8 (KJV)

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be

known. Prov 10:9 (KJV)

Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. Prov 10:12 (KJV)

In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the

back of him that is void of understanding. Prov 10:13 (KJV)

The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. 17 He

is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth

Prov 10:15-17 (KJV)

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In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is

wise. 20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little

worth. 21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

Prov 10:19-21 (KJV)

The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. Prov

10:22 (KJV)

The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall

be granted. 25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the

righteous is an everlasting foundation. Prov 10:24-25 (KJV)

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that

send him. Prov 10:26 (KJV)

The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be

shortened. 28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of

the wicked shall perish. 29 The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but

destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. 30 The righteous shall never be

removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. 31 The mouth of the just

bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out. 32 The lips of the

righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh

frowardness. Prov 10:27-32 (KJV)

A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. Prov

11:1 (KJV)

When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. 3 The

integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall

destroy them. 4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth

from death. 5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked

shall fall by his own wickedness. 6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver

them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. Prov 11:2-6 (KJV)

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When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked

perish, there is shouting. 11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it

is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. 12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth

his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. Prov 11:10-12 (KJV)

Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is

safety. 15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth

suretiship is sure. 16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain

riches. 17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel

troubleth his own flesh. Prov 11:14-17 (KJV)

The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall

be a sure reward. 19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil

pursueth it to his own death. Prov 11:18-19 (KJV)

Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the

righteous shall be delivered. Prov 11:21 (KJV)

The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is

wrath. 24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth

more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. 25 The liberal soul shall be made fat:

and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. 26 He that withholdeth corn, the

people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief,

it shall come unto him. 28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous

shall flourish as a branch. 29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the

wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. 30 The fruit of the

righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. 31 Behold, the

righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

Prov 11:23-31 (KJV)

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Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he

condemn. 3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the

righteous shall not be moved. 4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but

she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. 5 The thoughts of the

righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. Prov 12:1-5 (KJV)

He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself,

and lacketh bread. 10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender

mercies of the wicked are cruel. 11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with

bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. 12 The wicked

desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. 13 The

wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of

trouble. 14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the

recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him. Prov 12:9-14 (KJV)

There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is

health. 19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for

a moment. Prov 12:18-19 (KJV)

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. Prov

12:24 (KJV)

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a

diligent man is precious. Prov 12:27 (KJV)

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent

shall be made fat. 5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome,

and cometh to shame. Prov 13:4-5 (KJV)

There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself

poor, yet hath great riches. 8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor

heareth not rebuke. Prov 13:7-8 (KJV)

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Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall

increase. 12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is

a tree of life. 13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth

the commandment shall be rewarded. Prov 13:11-13 (KJV)

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. 16 Every

prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. 17 A wicked

messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. Prov 13:15-17

(KJV)

Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth

reproof shall be honoured. Prov 13:18 (KJV)

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the

sinner is laid up for the just. 23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is

that is destroyed for want of judgment. 24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son:

but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. 25 The righteous eateth to the

satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want. Prov 13:22-25 (KJV)

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her

hands. Prov 14:1 (KJV)

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the

ox. Prov 14:4 (KJV)

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of

death. Prov 14:12 (KJV)

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. 24 The

crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly. Prov 14:23-

24 (KJV)

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In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of

refuge. 27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of

death. Prov 14:26-27 (KJV)

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. Prov 14:34

(KJV)

Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

Prov 15:16-17 (KJV)

The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous

is made plain. Prov 15:19 (KJV)

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall

live. 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked

poureth out evil things. Prov 15:27-28 (KJV)

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

Prov 15:33 (KJV)

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.

3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. Prov

16:2-3 (KJV)

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart

from evil. 7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to

be at peace with him. Prov 16:6-7 (KJV)

Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. Prov 16:8

(KJV)

A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. Prov 16:9 (KJV)

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A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work.

Prov 16:11 (KJV)

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to

be chosen than silver! Prov 16:16 (KJV)

He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trus teth in the LORD,

happy is he. 21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the

lips increaseth learning. 22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath

it: but the instruction of fools is folly. 23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth,

and addeth learning to his lips. Prov 16:20-23 (KJV)

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of

death. 26 He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

Prov 16:25-26 (KJV)

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with

strife. 2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall

have part of the inheritance among the brethren. Prov 17:1-2 (KJV)

Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their

fathers. Prov 17:6 (KJV)

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the

presence of his friend. Prov 17:17-18 (KJV)

Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with

all wisdom. 2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may

discover itself. Prov 18:1-2 (KJV)

He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. Prov

18:9 (KJV)

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The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

Prov 18:10-12 (KJV)

A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase

of his lips shall he be filled. Prov 18:20 (KJV)

Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. Prov 18:22-23 (KJV)

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips,

and is a fool. Prov 19:1 (KJV)

Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. Prov

19:4 (KJV)

Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that

giveth gifts. 7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his

friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.

Prov 19:6-7 (KJV)

House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the

LORD. Prov 19:14 (KJV)

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. Prov

19:15 (KJV)

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath

given will he pay him again. Prov 19:17 (KJV)

There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD,

that shall stand. 22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better

than a liar. 23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide

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satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. 24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his

bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. 25 Smite a scorner, and

the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will

understand knowledge. 26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother,

is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. Prov 19:21-26 (KJV)

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not

wise. Prov 20:1 (KJV)

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest,

and have nothing. Prov 20:4 (KJV)

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will

draw it out. 6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful

man who can find? 7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed

after him.

Prov 20:5-7 (KJV)

Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the

LORD. 11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and

whether it be right. Prov 20:10-11 (KJV)

Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be

satisfied with bread. Prov 20:13 (KJV)

It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he

boasteth. 15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are

a precious jewel. 16 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a

pledge of him for a strange woman. 17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but

afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. Prov 20:14-17 (KJV)

An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not

be blessed.

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22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save

thee. Prov 20:21-22 (KJV)

The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray

head. Prov 20:29 (KJV)

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is

hasty only to want. Prov 21:5 (KJV)

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that

seek death. 7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to

do judgment. Prov 21:6-7 (KJV)

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall

not be heard. Prov 21:13 (KJV)

He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be

rich. Prov 21:17 (KJV)

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man

spendeth it up. Prov 21:20 (KJV)

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. 26 He

coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. Prov

21:25-26 (KJV)

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. 31 The horse

is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD. Prov 21:30-31

(KJV)

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather

than silver and gold. 2 The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of

them all. Prov 22:1-2 (KJV)

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A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and

are punished. 4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and

life. Prov 22:3-4 (KJV)

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart

from it. Prov 22:6 (KJV)

The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. 8 He that

soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail. 9 He that hath

a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. Prov 22:7-9

(KJV)

The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the

transgressor. 13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in

the streets. 14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the

LORD shall fall therein. 15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod

of correction shall drive it far from him. 16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase

his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. Prov 22:12-16

(KJV)

Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:

23 For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled

them.

24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not

go: 25 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.

26 Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for

debts. 27 If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under

thee?

28 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.

29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall

not stand before mean men. Prov 22:22-29 (KJV)

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Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. 5 Wilt thou set thine eyes

upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away

as an eagle toward heaven. Prov 23:4-5 (KJV)

Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless: 11 For

their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee. Prov 23:10-11 (KJV)

Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day

long. 18 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.

19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way. 20 Be not

among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: 21 For the drunkard and the

glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.

22 Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is

old. 23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and

understanding. Prov 23:17-23 (KJV)

Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:

4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant

riches. 5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. 6 For

by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is

safety. Prov 24:3-6 (KJV)

For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall

into mischief. 17 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be

glad when he stumbleth: 18 Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn

away his wrath from him. Prov 24:16-18 (KJV)

Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards

build thine house. 28 Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and

deceive not with thy lips. 29 Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I

will render to the man according to his work. 30 I went by the field of the slothful,

and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; 31 And, lo, it was all grown

over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall

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thereof was broken down. 32 Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it,

and received instruction. 33 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the

hands to sleep: 34 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as

an armed man. Prov 24:27-34 (KJV)

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a

matter. Prov 25:2 (KJV)

Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled

therewith, and vomit it. Prov 25:16 (KJV)

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him

water to drink: 22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD

shall reward thee. Prov 25:21-22 (KJV)

As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. 26 A righteous

man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.

27 It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not

glory. 28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down,

and without walls. Prov 25:25-28 (KJV)

The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. 14 As the

door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. 15 The slothful

hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. 16 The

sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. Prov

26:13-16 (KJV)

Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine

own lips. Prov 27:1-2 (KJV)

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Open rebuke is better than secret love. 6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but

the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. Prov 27:5-6 (KJV)

The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is

sweet. Prov 27:7 (KJV)

Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's

house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a

brother far off. Prov 27:10 (KJV)

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and

are punished. 13 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of

him for a strange woman. Prov 27:12-13 (KJV)

Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his

master shall be honoured. Prov 27:18 (KJV)

Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. Prov

27:20 (KJV)

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. 24 For

riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? 25 The hay

appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are

gathered. 26 The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.

27 And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy

household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens. Prov 27:23-27 (KJV)

A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend

with them. 5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD

understand all things. 6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he

that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. 7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise

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son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. 8 He that by

usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will

pity the poor. 9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer

shall be abomination. 10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way,

he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in

possession. 11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath

understanding searcheth him out. 12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great

glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. 13 He that covereth his sins shall

not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. 14 Happy

is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into

mischief. 15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the

poor people. 16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor:

but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. 17 A man that doeth

violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.

18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways

shall fall at once.

Of wealth and poverty

19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after

vain persons shall have poverty enough. 20 A faithful man shall abound with

blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. 21 To have

respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.

22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall

come upon him. 23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than

he that flattereth with the tongue. 24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and

saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. 25 He that is

of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be

made fat. 26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely,

he shall be delivered. 27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that

hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. 28 When the wicked rise, men hide

themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. Prov 28:3-28 (KJV)

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He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and

that without remedy. Prov 29:1 (KJV)

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked

beareth rule, the people mourn. Prov 29:2 (KJV)

Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. Prov 29:8

(KJV)

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

Prov 29:14 (KJV)

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall

see their fall. 17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give

delight unto thy soul. 18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that

keepeth the law, happy is he. Prov 29:16-18 (KJV)

A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

Prov 29:23 (KJV)

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be

safe. Prov 29:25 (KJV)

Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar. Prov

30:5-6 (KJV)

Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die: 8 Remove far

from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food

convenient for me: 9 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or

lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain. Prov 30:7-9 (KJV)

There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from

their filthiness. Prov 30:12 (KJV)

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There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:

25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;

26 The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks; 27 The

locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands; 28 The spider taketh

hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces. Prov 30:24-28 (KJV)

If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay

thine hand upon thy mouth. 33 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter,

and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth

forth strife. Prov 30:32-33 (KJV)

The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. 2 What, my

son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? 3 Give not

thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. 4 It is not

for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:

5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the

afflicted. 6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those

that be of heavy hearts. 7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his

misery no more. 8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are

appointed to destruction. 9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause

of the poor and needy.

Prov 31:1-9 (KJV)

The praise and characteristics of a virtuous woman

10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart

of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeketh wool,

and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She is like the merchants' ships;

she bringeth her food from afar. 15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth

meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 16 She considereth a field,

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and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. 17 She girdeth

her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. 18 She perceiveth that her

merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. 19 She layeth her hands to

the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. 20 She stretcheth out her hand to the

poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of the

snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. 22 She

maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. 23 Her

husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of

idleness. 28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he

praiseth her. 29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she

shall be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise

her in the gates. Prov 31:10-31 (KJV)

Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD

keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early,

to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. 3 Lo,

children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4 As

arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 5 Happy is

the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall

speak with the enemies in the gate. Psalms 127:1-5 (KJV)

Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. 2 For thou

shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with

thee. 3 Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children

like olive plants round about thy table. 4 Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed

that feareth the LORD. 5 The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see

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the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. 6 Yea, thou shalt see thy children's

children, and peace upon Israel. Psalms 128:1-6 (KJV)

For more wisdom, pick up a Bible. Read it cover to cover. Crave it’s

wisdom, ask for understanding and insight, apply it thoroughly. Test

everything by it.

Also Check out the Scriptures organized by topic at:

http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/bible-verses-about-money-what-does-

the-bible-have-to-say-about-our-financial-lives/

http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/bible-verses-about-rest-20-

important-scriptures/

http://christianpf.com/money-in-the-bible/

http://www.openbible.info/topics/hard_work

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About the Author

Ryan M Marks is the author of a number of books including

Hope for When the Storm Hits, 1 Timothy, Multiple Streams of

Income, the 3 volume Thoughts  devotional series, and A

Collection of Thoughts on God, Relationships and True Love. In

addition, Ryan serves as the Founder and Director of Focusing on

the Mark Ministries, a DBA of his company Marks Enterprises,

LLC and Chief Editor of Devo Blast.

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