Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Business life » Dishonesty » Unjust gain
[Like] a partridge that hatches eggs it did not lay [is] one who amasses wealth without justice. In the middle of his days it will leave him, and at his end he will [prove to] be a fool."
He who makes treasure by a lying tongue [is a] fleeting vapor [and] seeker of death.
Woe [to the one who] builds his house without righteousness, and his upper rooms without justice. His fellow countryman, he works for nothing, and he does not give to him his wages.
Better is little with righteousness than great income with no justice.
He who oppresses the poor [in order] to enrich himself, [or] gives to the rich, {will come to poverty}.
He who augments his wealth with interest and with usury gathers it for him who is kind to the poor.
And look! I strike my hand for your ill-gotten gain that you [have] made and at your blood that was in the midst of you.
Behold, the wages that were held back by you from the workers who reap your fields cry out, and the cries of the reapers have come to the ears of the Lord of hosts.
Greed/gluttony » Greedy gain with trouble
Better is little with righteousness than great income with no justice.
Better [is] little with the fear of Yahweh than great treasure and trouble with it.
Vices » Dishonesty » Unjust gain
[Like] a partridge that hatches eggs it did not lay [is] one who amasses wealth without justice. In the middle of his days it will leave him, and at his end he will [prove to] be a fool."
He who makes treasure by a lying tongue [is a] fleeting vapor [and] seeker of death.
Woe [to the one who] builds his house without righteousness, and his upper rooms without justice. His fellow countryman, he works for nothing, and he does not give to him his wages.
Better is little with righteousness than great income with no justice.
He who oppresses the poor [in order] to enrich himself, [or] gives to the rich, {will come to poverty}.
He who augments his wealth with interest and with usury gathers it for him who is kind to the poor.
And look! I strike my hand for your ill-gotten gain that you [have] made and at your blood that was in the midst of you.
Behold, the wages that were held back by you from the workers who reap your fields cry out, and the cries of the reapers have come to the ears of the Lord of hosts.
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Better is little with righteousness than great income with no justice.
A {reputation} [is] to be chosen {rather than} great riches; {favor is better than silver and gold}.
A good name [is] better than precious ointment, and the day of death [is better] than the day of one's birth.
Better [is] little with the fear of Yahweh than great treasure and trouble with it.
[The] little belonging to the righteous [is] better than [the] wealth of many wicked.
Better [to be] poor and walking in one's integrity than to be crooked of ways when one [is] rich.
The fear of Yahweh [is] pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of Yahweh [are] true; they are righteous altogether, more desirable than gold, even much fine gold; and sweeter than honey, even honey [in the] comb.
You have dealt well with your servant, O Yahweh, according to your word. Teach me good discernment and knowledge, for I believe your commands. Before I was afflicted, I was going astray, but now I heed your word. read more.
You [are] good and do good; teach me your statutes. [The] arrogant smear me with lies; I keep your precepts with [my] whole heart. Their heart [is] insensitive like fat; As for me, I take delight in your law. [It is] good for me that I was afflicted, so that I might learn your statutes. The law of your mouth [is] better to me than thousands of gold and silver [coins].
You [are] good and do good; teach me your statutes. [The] arrogant smear me with lies; I keep your precepts with [my] whole heart. Their heart [is] insensitive like fat; As for me, I take delight in your law. [It is] good for me that I was afflicted, so that I might learn your statutes. The law of your mouth [is] better to me than thousands of gold and silver [coins].
Take my teaching and not silver; may you choose knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than jewels, and all desires shall not compare with her. I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. read more.
The fear of Yahweh [is] hatred of evil, pride, and arrogance and an evil way. And I hate a mouth of perversity. {Advice and sound judgment} are mine; I am understanding, {strength is mine}. By me kings reign, and rulers decree righteousness. By me rulers rule, and nobles--all judges of righteousness. I love {those who love me}, and those who seek me diligently shall find me. Fortune and glory [are] with me, enduring wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, even refined gold, and my yield than choice silver.
The fear of Yahweh [is] hatred of evil, pride, and arrogance and an evil way. And I hate a mouth of perversity. {Advice and sound judgment} are mine; I am understanding, {strength is mine}. By me kings reign, and rulers decree righteousness. By me rulers rule, and nobles--all judges of righteousness. I love {those who love me}, and those who seek me diligently shall find me. Fortune and glory [are] with me, enduring wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, even refined gold, and my yield than choice silver.