What does the Bible say about economics?

18 verses about economics, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about economics

2 Thessalonians 3:10 — For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 4 votes
Genesis 41:33 — Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt. 3 votes
Proverbs 19:17 — He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. 3 votes
Proverbs 22:7 — The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. 3 votes
Proverbs 22:16 — He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. 3 votes
Ecclesiastes 5:10 — He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity. 3 votes
1 Timothy 6:10 — For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 3 votes
Deuteronomy 23:15 — Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee: 2 votes
Proverbs 3:9 — Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 2 votes
Proverbs 21:20 — There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. 2 votes
Proverbs 28:25 — He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. 2 votes
Proverbs 31:10 — Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 2 votes
Ecclesiastes 11:4 — He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap. 2 votes
Luke 6:38 — Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. 2 votes
Luke 12:15 — And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. 2 votes
Romans 13:1 — Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 2 votes
Philippians 4:19 — But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 2 votes
1 Timothy 5:8 — But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. 2 votes

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Proverbs (7), Ecclesiastes (2), Luke (2), 1 Timothy (2), Genesis (1), Deuteronomy (1), Romans (1), Philippians (1), 2 Thessalonians (1)

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