What is the meaning of Proverbs 15:6? The house of the righteous - “House” points to the entire sphere of life: family, work, reputation, and daily routines. Proverbs 12:7 notes, “The house of the righteous will stand,” underscoring stability that comes from walking with God. - “Righteous” describes those who have been made right with God and who aim to live uprightly (Psalm 112:1-3). Their home environment reflects God’s order—peace instead of chaos, faith instead of fear, purposeful labor instead of aimless striving. has great treasure - The verse says great, not small. This includes: • Material provision—“The blessing of the LORD makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it” (Proverbs 10:22). • Spiritual wealth—wisdom, contentment, joy (Proverbs 3:13-15; Matthew 6:19-21). • Relational richness—healthy marriages, obedient children, trusted friendships (Psalm 128:1-4). - These treasures flow from trusting God and obeying His Word; they are not luck but covenant blessing (Deuteronomy 28:1-6). but the income of the wicked - “Income” implies gain that may look impressive on a ledger. Proverbs 11:18 cautions, “The wicked earns deceptive wages.” What is accumulated lacks God’s favor. - “Wicked” are those who reject God’s standards (Psalm 1:4-6). Even if they prosper outwardly (Psalm 73:3-12), their earnings sit on a shaky foundation. is trouble - The profit that comes apart from righteousness breeds anxiety, conflict, and eventual loss (Proverbs 15:27; 21:6). - Trouble shows up in: • Legal or financial collapse (Proverbs 10:2). • Family discord (Proverbs 11:29). • Eternal ruin—“For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world yet loses his soul?” (Mark 8:36). - God’s justice ensures that ill-gotten or self-centered gain ultimately harms its possessor (Jeremiah 17:11). summary Proverbs 15:6 contrasts two households. When a person walks in God’s righteousness, every facet of life becomes a storehouse of genuine, lasting wealth. When a person rejects God’s ways, even the paycheck in hand carries hidden misery. The verse calls us to pursue righteousness first, trusting that true treasure—material and spiritual—flows from a life aligned with the Lord. |
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