Proverbs 10:2

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 10:2

BSB
Ill-gotten treasures profit nothing, but righteousness brings deliverance from death.
AKJV
Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivers from death.
CPDV
Treasures of impiety will profit nothing. Truly, justice shall liberate from death.
ERV
Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
NHEB
Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.
SMT
Treasures of injustice shall not profit, and justice shall deliver from death.

Commentary for Proverbs 10:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 10:2
Summary
Wrongful riches fail; righteousness saves from death
Event
Contrasting wickedness and virtue
Estimated Time Period
c. 10th century BC
Category
Wisdom