Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Business life » Dishonesty » Unjust gain
As the partridge that sits on eggs which she has not laid, so is he who gets riches, and not by right; in the midst of his days they shall leave him, and at his end he shall be a fool."
Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.
Woe to him who builds his house by unrighteousness, and his rooms by injustice; who uses his neighbor's service without wages, and doesn't give him his hire;
Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
"'"Behold, therefore, I have struck my hand at your dishonest gain which you have made, and at your blood which has been in the midst of you.
Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you have kept back by fraud, cry out, and the cries of those who reaped have entered into the ears of the Lord of hosts.
Greed/gluttony » Greedy gain with trouble
Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.
Vices » Dishonesty » Unjust gain
As the partridge that sits on eggs which she has not laid, so is he who gets riches, and not by right; in the midst of his days they shall leave him, and at his end he shall be a fool."
Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.
Woe to him who builds his house by unrighteousness, and his rooms by injustice; who uses his neighbor's service without wages, and doesn't give him his hire;
Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
"'"Behold, therefore, I have struck my hand at your dishonest gain which you have made, and at your blood which has been in the midst of you.
Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you have kept back by fraud, cry out, and the cries of those who reaped have entered into the ears of the Lord of hosts.
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.
A good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one's birth.
Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.
Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked.
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever. The LORD's ordinances are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.
TET. Do good to your servant, according to your word, LORD. Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments. Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word. read more.
You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes. The proud have smeared a lie upon me. With my whole heart, I will keep your precepts. Their heart is as callous as the fat, but I delight in your Law. It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes. The Law you have spoken is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes. The proud have smeared a lie upon me. With my whole heart, I will keep your precepts. Their heart is as callous as the fat, but I delight in your Law. It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes. The Law you have spoken is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it. "I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion. read more.
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth. Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power. By me kings reign, and rulers decree justice. By me princes rule; nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth. I love those who love me. Those who seek me diligently will find me. With me are riches, honor, enduring wealth, and prosperity. My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; my yield than choice silver.
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth. Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power. By me kings reign, and rulers decree justice. By me princes rule; nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth. I love those who love me. Those who seek me diligently will find me. With me are riches, honor, enduring wealth, and prosperity. My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; my yield than choice silver.