Proverbs 10:22 (BSB)

The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.

From Proverbs 10. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 10:22

  • Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 10:22: Worldly wealth is that which most men have their hearts very much upon, but they generally mistake both in the nature of the thing they desire and in the way by which they hope to obtain it; we are therefore told here, 1.
  • John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich,.... In the diligent use of means; see Pro 10:4; riches are from the Lord, and should be acknowledged as such, and not attributed to the industry, diligence, sagacity, and merit of men; but should be looked upon as had through the blessing of the Lord upon the labours of men; and when they come this way they...
  • Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 10:22: it maketh, &c.--"it" is emphatic. Riches from God are without the sorrow of ill-gotten wealth (compare Ecc 2:21-23; Ti1 6:9-10, Ti1 6:17).
  • Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. (k) Meaning that all worldly things bring care and sorrow, where as they who feel the blessings of God have none.