Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Business life » Dishonesty » Unjust gain
As a partridge gathereth eggs she did not lay, So is he that maketh riches but not with justice, - In the midst of his days, shall he leave them, And in his latter end, prove to have been base.
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The gaining of treasures with a tongue of falsehood, is a vapour driven away, they who seek them seek death,
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Alas! for him who buildeth his house without righteousness, And his roof-chambers without justice, - Of his neighbour, taketh service for nought, And recompense for his work, giveth him not.
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Better a little with righteousness, than large revenues, without justice.
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He that oppresseth the poor, to make increase for himself, giving to the rich, shall surely come to want.
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He that increaseth his substance by interest and profit, for one ready to favour the poor, doth gather it.
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Lo! therefore I have smitten my hand, At thine unjust gain which thou hast made - And over thy bloodshed, which they have caused in thy midst.
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Lo, the wage of the workers who have out down your fields - that which hath been kept back, by you, is crying out; and, the outcries of them who reaped, into the ears of the Lord of hosts, have entered:
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Greed/gluttony » Greedy gain with trouble
Better a little with righteousness, than large revenues, without justice.
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Better is a little, with the reverence of Yahweh, than great treasure, and disquietude therewith.
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Vices » Dishonesty » Unjust gain
As a partridge gathereth eggs she did not lay, So is he that maketh riches but not with justice, - In the midst of his days, shall he leave them, And in his latter end, prove to have been base.
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The gaining of treasures with a tongue of falsehood, is a vapour driven away, they who seek them seek death,
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Alas! for him who buildeth his house without righteousness, And his roof-chambers without justice, - Of his neighbour, taketh service for nought, And recompense for his work, giveth him not.
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Better a little with righteousness, than large revenues, without justice.
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He that oppresseth the poor, to make increase for himself, giving to the rich, shall surely come to want.
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He that increaseth his substance by interest and profit, for one ready to favour the poor, doth gather it.
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Lo! therefore I have smitten my hand, At thine unjust gain which thou hast made - And over thy bloodshed, which they have caused in thy midst.
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Lo, the wage of the workers who have out down your fields - that which hath been kept back, by you, is crying out; and, the outcries of them who reaped, into the ears of the Lord of hosts, have entered:
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Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Better a little with righteousness, than large revenues, without justice.
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More choice, is a name, than great riches, beyond silver and gold, is pleasant grace.
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Better a name, than precious ointment, - and the day of death, than the day of one's birth.
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Better is a little, with the reverence of Yahweh, than great treasure, and disquietude therewith.
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Better the little of the righteous man, than the abundance of the lawless who are mighty;
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Better a poor man walking in his integrity, than one who is crooked - turning two ways, though, he, be rich.
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The, reverence of Yahweh, is clean, Enduring evermore, - The, decisions of Yahweh, are faithful, They are righteous, altogether: More desirable, than gold, yea than much fine gold, Sweeter, also than honey, or than droppings from the comb.
[TETH] Well, hast thou dealt with thy servant, O Yahweh, according to thy word. Good judgment and knowledge, teach thou me, For, in thy commandments, have I trusted. Before I was afflicted, I myself was going astray, but, now, thy word, have I kept. read more.
Good, thou art, and doing good, Teach me thy statutes. Insolent men have plastered falsehood over me, I, with a whole heart, will observe thy precepts. Gross, like fat, is their heart, I, in thy law, have found dear delight. It is, well for me, that I was afflicted, That I might learn thy statutes. Better to me, is the law of thy mouth, than thousands of gold and silver.
Good, thou art, and doing good, Teach me thy statutes. Insolent men have plastered falsehood over me, I, with a whole heart, will observe thy precepts. Gross, like fat, is their heart, I, in thy law, have found dear delight. It is, well for me, that I was afflicted, That I might learn thy statutes. Better to me, is the law of thy mouth, than thousands of gold and silver.
Receive my correction, and not silver, and knowledge, rather than choicest gold. For better is wisdom, than ornaments of coral, and, no delightful things, can equal her. I, wisdom, inhabit shrewdness, - and, the knowledge of sagacious things, I gain. read more.
The reverence of Yahweh, is to hate wickedness: pride, arrogance, and the way of wickedness; And a mouth of perverse things, do I hate. Mine, are counsel, and effective working, I, am understanding, mine, is valour: By me, kings reign, and dignitaries decree righteousness; By me, rulers govern, and nobles - all the righteous judges: I love, them who love me, and, they who diligently seek me, find me: Riches and honour, are with me, lordly wealth, and righteousness; Better is my fruit, than gold - yea fine gold, and mine increase, than choice silver;
The reverence of Yahweh, is to hate wickedness: pride, arrogance, and the way of wickedness; And a mouth of perverse things, do I hate. Mine, are counsel, and effective working, I, am understanding, mine, is valour: By me, kings reign, and dignitaries decree righteousness; By me, rulers govern, and nobles - all the righteous judges: I love, them who love me, and, they who diligently seek me, find me: Riches and honour, are with me, lordly wealth, and righteousness; Better is my fruit, than gold - yea fine gold, and mine increase, than choice silver;