Proverbs 19:14

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Proverbs 19:14

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

The inheritance

And a

General references

Matthew 19:10

Bible References

The inheritance

A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren,
but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

when that man gives what he has to his sons as an inheritance, he is not to show favoritism to the son of the loved wife as his firstborn over the firstborn of the unloved wife.

So Joshua took the entire land, in keeping with all that the Lord had told Moses. Joshua then gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to their tribal allotments. After this, the land had rest from war.

Now I am ready to come to you this third time. I will not burden you, for I am not seeking what is yours, but you. For children are not obligated to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.

And a

think about Him in all your ways,
and He will guide you on the right paths.

A man who finds a wife finds a good thing
and obtains favor from the Lord.

Who can find a capable wife?

She is far more precious than jewels.

The Lord, the God of heaven, who took me from my father’s house and from my native land, who spoke to me and swore to me, ‘I will give this land to your offspring’—He will send His angel before you, and you can take a wife for my son from there.

Isaac summoned Jacob, blessed him, and commanded him: “Don’t take a wife from the Canaanite women.

Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning.

General references

His disciples said to Him, “If the relationship of a man with his wife is like this, it’s better not to marry!”