23 occurrences in 13 translations

'Increase' in the Bible

For better is her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold -- her increase.

Verse ConceptsAlternatives To MoneyTrue GainEducation

Better is my fruit than gold, even fine gold, And mine increase than choice silver.

Verse ConceptsAlternatives To Moneyhonour

There is the one who [generously] scatters [abroad], and yet increases all the more;And there is the one who withholds what is justly due, but it results only in want and poverty.

Verse ConceptsMisersPoverty, Causes OfProfitsThriftHoardingGrowth In WealthShortagesStingy PeopleGiving Money To The ChurchGivingFinancesCompetitionMoney BlessingsSaving Moneyprospering

The wise of heart is called perceptive, but he who is pleasant of lips will increase persuasiveness.

Verse ConceptsSpeech, Power And Significance OfWisdom, Human ImportanceCharacter Of SaintsEnticingDiscernment

A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

Verse ConceptsHarvestLipsMouthsStomachsPowers Of SpeechBeing Positive

Strike a scoffer [for refusing to learn], and the naive may [be warned and] become prudent;Reprimand one who has understanding and a teachable spirit, and he will gain knowledge and insight.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfFloggingMockeryRebukeScornersAdvice On Beating PeopleReproving Peoplemockers

By the rebellion of a land, her rulers increase, but by a person of intelligence who knows justice, it will last.

Verse Conceptsethics, socialGovernmentCivic RighteousnessRulersWisdom, Human ImportanceUnsuitable Rulerebellionapostasy

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.

Verse ConceptsPower, HumanHiding From Peoplehiding

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

Verse ConceptsBeing A LeaderCivic RighteousnessWicked RulersProverbsPeople MultiplyingRejoicing Over JusticeLeaders

When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,but the righteous will see their downfall.

Verse ConceptsEvil AssociationsDownfallrebellion

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