Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
The inheritance
General references
Bible References
The inheritance
Proverbs 13:22
A good person leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, but the wealth of the wicked is reserved for the righteous.
Deuteronomy 21:16
then when he bequeaths his possessions to his sons, he must not give preference to the firstborn of the beloved wife over the firstborn of the unloved wife.
Joshua 11:23
Joshua conquered the entire land, in accordance with everything that the LORD had told Moses. Joshua presented it as an inheritance to Israel, dividing it according to tribal allotments. Then the land enjoyed rest from war.
2 Corinthians 12:14
Now I'm ready to visit you for a third time, and I will not bother you for help. I do not want your things, but rather you yourselves. Children should not have to support their parents, but parents their children.
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Proverbs 3:6
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 18:22
Whoever finds a wife finds what is good, and receives favor from the LORD.
Proverbs 31:10
Who can find a capable wife? Her value far exceeds the finest jewels.
Genesis 24:7
"The LORD God of heaven, who brought me from my father's house and from my family's land, who spoke to me and promised me "I will give this land to your descendants,' will send his angel ahead of you, and you are to acquire a wife for my son from there.
Genesis 28:1
Later, Isaac called Jacob and blessed him, instructing him, "Don't marry a wife from the local Canaanite women.
James 1:17
Every generous act of giving and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father who made the heavenly lights, in whom there is no inconsistency or shifting shadow.
General references
Matthew 19:10
His disciples asked him, "If that is the relationship of a man with his wife, it's not worth getting married!"