Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Business life » Dishonesty » Unjust gain
As the partridge that sitteth on eggs which she hath not laid, so is he that getteth riches, and not by right; in the midst of his days they shall leave him, and at his end he shall be a fool.
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The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.
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Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by injustice; that useth his neighbor's service without wages, and giveth him not his hire;
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Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.
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He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain , And he that giveth to the rich,'shall come only to want.
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He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
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Behold, therefore, I have smitten my hand at thy dishonest gain which thou hast made, and at thy blood which hath been in the midst of thee.
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Behold, the hire of the laborers who mowed your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth out: and the cries of them that reaped have entered into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth.
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Greed/gluttony » Greedy gain with trouble
Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.
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Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
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Vices » Dishonesty » Unjust gain
As the partridge that sitteth on eggs which she hath not laid, so is he that getteth riches, and not by right; in the midst of his days they shall leave him, and at his end he shall be a fool.
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The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.
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Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by injustice; that useth his neighbor's service without wages, and giveth him not his hire;
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Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.
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He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain , And he that giveth to the rich,'shall come only to want.
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He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
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Behold, therefore, I have smitten my hand at thy dishonest gain which thou hast made, and at thy blood which hath been in the midst of thee.
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Behold, the hire of the laborers who mowed your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth out: and the cries of them that reaped have entered into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth.
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Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.
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A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favor rather than silver and gold.
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A good name is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one's birth.
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Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
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Better is a little that the righteous hath Than the abundance of many wicked.
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Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
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The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring for ever: The ordinances of Jehovah are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb.
TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according unto thy word. Teach me good judgment and knowledge; For I have believed in thy commandments. Before I was afflicted I went astray; But now I observe thy word. read more.
Thou art good, and doest good; Teach me thy statutes. The proud have forged a lie against me: With my whole heart will I keep thy precepts. Their heart is as fat as grease; But I delight in thy law. It is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I may learn thy statutes. The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver.
Thou art good, and doest good; Teach me thy statutes. The proud have forged a lie against me: With my whole heart will I keep thy precepts. Their heart is as fat as grease; But I delight in thy law. It is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I may learn thy statutes. The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver.
Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it. I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling, And find out knowledge and discretion. read more.
The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the perverse mouth, do I hate. Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might. By me kings reign, And princes decree justice. By me princes rule, And nobles, even all the judges of the earth. I love them that love me; And those that seek me diligently shall find me. Riches and honor are with me; Yea , durable wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.
The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the perverse mouth, do I hate. Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might. By me kings reign, And princes decree justice. By me princes rule, And nobles, even all the judges of the earth. I love them that love me; And those that seek me diligently shall find me. Riches and honor are with me; Yea , durable wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.