Proverbs 15:6 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:6

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 there is grace there is true treasure; and those who have but little, if they have a heart to be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:6

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 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... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:1-7

Virtues and vices of the tongue I. MILDNESS AND VIOLENCE . ( Proverbs 15:1 .) The soft answer is like the water which quenches, and the bitter retort, the "grievous words," like the oil which increases the conflagration of wrath. As scriptural examples of the former, may be mentioned Jacob with Esau ( Genesis 32:1-32 , Genesis 33:1-20 ), Aaron with Moses (Le Proverbs 10:16-20 ), the Reubenites with their brethren ( Joshua 22:15-34 ), Gideon with the men of Ephraim ( 8:1-3 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:6

In the house of the righteous is much treasure ( chosen ; see on Proverbs 27:24 ). The good man's store is not wasted or wrongly used, and is blest by God: and therefore, whether absolutely much or little, it is safe, and it is sufficient. In a spiritual sense, the soul of the righteous is filled with graces and adorned with good works. Septuagint, "In the houses of the righteous is much strength;" plurima fortitudo, Vulgate. But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. Great... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:6

True and false gains I. A MAN MAY RE POOR , YET POSSESS ALL THINGS . ( 2 Corinthians 6:10 .) Deus meus, et omnia! II. A MAN MAY BE RICH , YET DESTITUTE , POOR , BLIND , AND MISERABLE . If we are not satisfied, we are not rich. If we are content, we are never poor. III. GOD IS THE TRUE AND ONLY GAIN OF THE SOUL . We have a nature which will be satisfied with nothing short of the Infinite. To attempt to feed it with... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 15:6

Proverbs 15:6. 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 his family: but there is much disquiet and trouble in the greatest revenues of the wicked; which can neither stay long with him, nor give him satisfaction while he enjoys them.” Bishop Patrick. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:1-33

Bringing joy to others (15:1-33)Words can easily cheer others or enrage them, help them or hinder them. Therefore, people should think carefully about what they say (15:1-5). In addition to being wise in their speech, they must be honest in the way they earn their income (6-7). In fact, they must be upright in all aspects of their daily lives. Only then will God, from whom nothing can be hidden, accept their sacrifices and prayers (8-11). Another matter concerning habits of speech is that those... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 15:6

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'. App-44 . In Proverbs 15:8 it is plural. Not the same word as in Proverbs 15:26 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 15:6

"In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is much trouble.""In a good man's house there is ample treasure, but revenues of bad men go to wreck."[4] We prefer this rendition, because `ample' signifies sufficiency rather than `riches.' A little is often sufficient in the house of good people; and it is always preferable to great riches in a house of wickedness. See verses 16,17, which are parallel with this verse. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

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

6. treasure—implying utility. trouble—vexation and affliction. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 15:6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:1-33

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 15:6

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 15:6

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

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