In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
The home of those who do what's right has great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
This verse is saying that righteous people enjoy true wealth in their homes, while wicked people find that their money brings problems instead of peace.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb was written during Solomon's reign when Israel was experiencing great prosperity and wisdom literature was flourishing. In ancient Israel, the 'house' represented not just a dwelling but the entire family legacy, reputation, and spiritual inheritance passed down through generations. The contrast between righteous and wicked was a central theme in Hebrew wisdom literature, emphasizing that true prosperity comes from living according to God's ways.
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