Bible Verses about “economics”

“But if anyone doesn't provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.”

“for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn't bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.”

“Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.”

“Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.”

“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.”

“Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.”

“Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.”

“For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God's service, attending continually on this very thing.”

“For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same,”

“Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.”

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”

“"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you."”

“Let us walk properly, as in the day; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.”

“For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery," "You shall not murder," "You shall not steal," "You shall not give false testimony," "You shall not covet," and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."”

“Love doesn't harm a neighbor. Love therefore is the fulfillment of the law.”

“Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.”

“My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

“But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.”

“She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.”

“The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.”

“For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: "If anyone will not work, neither let him eat."”

“Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.”

“Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her:”

“She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn't eat the bread of idleness.”

“She arms her waist with strength, and makes her arms strong.”

“Give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works praise her in the gates!”

“The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain.”

“"Many women do noble things, but you excel them all."”

“Do this, knowing the time, that it is already time for you to awaken out of sleep, for salvation is now nearer to us than when we first believed.”

“She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.”

“She rises also while it is yet night, gives food to her household, and portions for her servant girls.”

“She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard.”

“She opens her arms to the poor; yes, she extends her hands to the needy.”

“She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple.”

“The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let's therefore throw off the works of darkness, and let's put on the armor of light.”

“She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn't go out by night.”

“She seeks wool and flax, and works eagerly with her hands.”

“She makes linen garments and sells them, and delivers sashes to the merchant.”

“She lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.”

“She is like the merchant ships. She brings her bread from afar.”

“She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet.”

“Her husband is respected in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.”

“He said to them, "Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man's life doesn't consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses."”

“He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.”

“Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase:”

“There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.”

“so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.”

“He who loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he who loves abundance, with increase: this also is vanity.”

“Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.”

“You shall not lend on interest to your brother; interest of money, interest of food, interest of anything that is lent on interest:”