Text -- Proverbs 15:6 (NET)

15:6 In the house of the righteous is abundant wealth, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Pro 15:6

¹ tn The term בֵּית (bet, “house”) functions as an adverbial accusative of location.

² sn The Hebrew noun חֹסֶן (khosen) means “wealth; treasure.” Prosperity is the reward for righteousness. This is true only in so far as a proverb can be carried in its application, allowing for exceptions. The Greek text for this verse has no reference for wealth, but talks about amassing righteousness.

³ tn Heb “will be troubled.” The function of the Niphal participle may be understood in two ways: (1) substantival use: abstract noun meaning “disturbance, calamity” (BDB 747 s.v. עָכַר) or passive noun meaning “thing troubled,” or (2) verbal use: “will be troubled” (HALOT 824 s.v. עכר nif).