Proverbs 10:2

2 Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death.

Proverbs 10:2 in Other Translations

KJV
2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
ESV
2 Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.
NLT
2 Tainted wealth has no lasting value, but right living can save your life.
MSG
2 Ill-gotten gain gets you nowhere; an honest life is immortal.
CSB
2 Ill-gotten gains do not profit anyone, but righteousness rescues from death.

Proverbs 10:2 In-Context

1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
2 Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death.
3 The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
4 Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.
5 He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Proverbs 13:11; Proverbs 21:6
  • 2. ver 16; Proverbs 11:4,19; Proverbs 12:28
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