'Increase' in the Bible

The wise will hear and increase their learning,And the person of understanding will acquire wise counsel and the skill [to steer his course wisely and lead others to the truth],

“My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold,And my yield is better than choicest silver.

Give instruction to a wise man and he will become even wiser;Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.

The blessing of the Lord brings [true] riches,And He adds no sorrow to it [for it comes as a blessing from God].

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.

Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles,But he who gathers gradually by [honest] labor will increase [his riches].

Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean,But much revenue [because of good crops] comes by the strength of the ox.

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.

When the wicked rise [to power], men hide themselves;But when the wicked perish, the [consistently] righteous increase and become great.