Although we should carefully read the entire book to discover its many gems of wisdom, the following are some of its nuggets regarding finances and wealth.
Proverbs: 6:1-5
Don't put yourself in a position to be liable for the financial obligations of others (see also 11:15).
Proverbs: 6:6-11
Don't be lazy. Work while you can and save for the future. Don't waste or make excuses (see also 10:4-5; 13:4; 18:9; 20:4; 22:13; 24:30-34; 26:13-16).
Proverbs: 8:18
God doesn't intend that we should be poor.
Proverbs: 11:1
God hates cheating and delights in honesty (see also 13:11; 20:10, 23).
Proverbs: 11:1
Riches won't profit in times of disaster, but righteousness will (see also verse 28).
Proverbs: 11:14
There is safety in seeking advice from many sources (see also 13:18; 15:22).
Proverbs: 11:24-26
God blesses the generous (see also 25:21-22).
Proverbs: 12:11
Make work a higher priority than play (see also 28:19).
Proverbs: 15:16-17
It is better to be content with little, while having the fear of God and family love, than to have prosperity with hatred, disharmony and godlessness (see also 16:8; 17:1; 19:1; 28:6).
Proverbs: 15:27
Don't be greedy or open to bribery.
Proverbs: 16:16
Gaining godly wisdom and understanding is more important than obtaining wealth.
Proverbs: 18:10-11
It is better to rely on God's power than money and material wealth.
Proverbs: 19:17
God will repay and bless those who show regard for the poor (see also 28:27; 29:7).
Proverbs: 20:17
Deceit doesn't pay.
Proverbs: 21:5
Diligence leads to prosperity, hastiness to poverty.
Proverbs: 21:6
Obtaining wealth by lying leads to destruction.
Proverbs: 21:17
Loving pleasure and overindulgence squanders assets and prevents one from building proper financial resources (see also verse 20).
Proverbs: 22:1
Having a good reputation and favor are more important than having money.
Proverbs: 22:4
Riches and honor come through humility and fearing God.
Proverbs: 22:7
Those who incur debt give others power over them—a warning we should seriously consider, especially when it comes to financing expensive items and running up credit-card and other debt.
Proverbs: 23:4-5
For the sake of your family and physical and spiritual well-being, don't focus so much on work that you neglect other important priorities in life.
Proverbs: 27:23-27
Although wealth is not enduring, keep diligent account of your assets and finances so you can wisely apportion what you have to supply the needs of your family. The principles of budgeting and financial planning are contained in these verses (see also verse 12).
Proverbs: 28:8
If wealth is acquired by exorbitant interest rates and extortion, it will eventually be given to those who pity the poor.
Proverbs: 28:20, 22
Don't hasten after riches. (Although not specifically spelled out, this verse warns against lotteries and other forms of gambling as well as shady, questionable and unlawful endeavors. Punishment and poverty will likely come to those who get caught up in such activities.)
Proverbs: 28:24
Pay your debts, especially any you owe to your parents.
Proverbs: 30:8-9
Desire and seek proper, balanced economic objectives. Avoid extremes so you will neither forget God because of acquiring great wealth nor be tempted to steal because of dire need.
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