2 Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. 3 The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 10:2-3
Commentary on Proverbs 10:2-3
(Read Proverbs 10:2-3)
Though the righteous may be poor, the Lord will not suffer him to want what is needful for spiritual life.