Proverbs 10:22
Proverbs 10:22 in Multiple Translations
The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.
The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.
The blessing of the Lord gives wealth: hard work makes it no greater.
The Lord's blessing makes you rich, and he doesn't add any sadness to accompany it.
The blessing of the Lord, it maketh riche, and he doeth adde no sorowes with it.
The blessing of Jehovah — it maketh rich, And He addeth no grief with it.
The LORD’s blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.
The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
The blessing of the Lord maketh men rich: neither shall affliction be joined to them.
Yahweh blesses some people by enabling them to become rich, and working hard will not make them to become richer (OR, and he will not also cause them to become sad).
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Proverbs 10:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בִּרְכַּ֣ת
יְ֭הוָה
הִ֣יא
תַעֲשִׁ֑יר
וְ/לֹֽא
יוֹסִ֖ף
עֶ֣צֶב
עִמָּֽ/הּ
בִּרְכַּ֣ת
Bᵉrâkâh
H1293
blessing
N-fs
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
הִ֣יא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
תַעֲשִׁ֑יר
ʻâshar
H6238
to enrich
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יוֹסִ֖ף
yâçaph
H3254
to add
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
עֶ֣צֶב
ʻetseb
H6089
toil
N-ms
עִמָּֽ/הּ
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 10:22
בִּרְכַּ֣ת
Bᵉrâkâh
H1293
"blessing"
N-fs
In the Bible, a blessing is a gift from God, bringing prosperity and praise. It appears in Genesis and Psalms, where people bless God and each other. This concept is central to Jewish and Christian traditions.
Definition: 1) blessing 2) (source of) blessing 3) blessing, prosperity 4) blessing, praise of God 5) a gift, present 6) treaty of peace
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: blessing, liberal, pool, present. See also: Genesis 12:2; 2 Kings 5:15; Psalms 3:9.
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
הִ֣יא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
תַעֲשִׁ֑יר
ʻâshar
H6238
"to enrich"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to become or make rich, often describing financial prosperity or wealth, as seen in the story of Solomon's riches in 1 Kings 10. It is translated as 'to be rich' or 'enrich' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to be or become rich or wealthy, enrich, pretend to be rich 1a) (Qal) to be or become rich 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to make rich 1b2) to gain riches 1c) (Hithpael) to enrich oneself, pretend to be rich
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: be(-come, en-, make, make self, wax) rich, make (1 Kings 22:48 marg). See H6240 (עָשָׂר). See also: Genesis 14:23; Proverbs 13:7; Psalms 49:17.
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יוֹסִ֖ף
yâçaph
H3254
"to add"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To add means to increase or do something again, like adding more of something or continuing an action. This word is used in the Bible to describe growth or repetition.
Definition: : add/more[amount] 1) to add, increase, do again 1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to join, join oneself to 1b2) to be joined, be added to 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to add, increase 1c2) to do more, do again
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase] conceive again, continue, exceed, [idiom] further, [idiom] gather together, get more, give more-over, [idiom] henceforth, increase (more and more), join, [idiom] longer (bring, do, make, much, put), [idiom] (the, much, yet) more (and more), proceed (further), prolong, put, be (strong-) er, [idiom] yet, yield. See also: Genesis 4:2; 2 Samuel 19:14; Psalms 10:18.
עֶ֣צֶב
ʻetseb
H6089
"toil"
N-ms
An earthen vessel or a painful toil, this word can also describe a pang of body or mind, like the labor pains of a woman in John 16:21 or the sorrow of the prophet Jeremiah in Lamentations 1:12.
Definition: 1) pain, hurt, toil, sorrow, labour, hardship 1a) pain 1b) hurt, offense 1c) toil, hardship
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: grievous, idol, labor, sorrow. See also: Genesis 3:16; Proverbs 10:22; Psalms 127:2.
עִמָּֽ/הּ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
Study Notes — Proverbs 10:22
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 10:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 10:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 10:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 10:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 10:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 10:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 10:22
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 10:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 10:22
- Sermons on Proverbs 10:22
Context — Solomon’s Proverbs: The Wise Son
20The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth.
21The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.
22The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.
23The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom. 24What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 107:38 | He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their herds diminish. |
| 2 | Genesis 26:12 | Now Isaac sowed seed in the land, and that very year he reaped a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him, |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 2:7–8 | The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. |
| 4 | Genesis 24:35 | “The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, camels and donkeys. |
| 5 | Genesis 12:2 | I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. |
| 6 | Psalms 37:22 | Surely those He blesses will inherit the land, but the cursed will be destroyed. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 8:17–18 | You might say in your heart, “The power and strength of my hands have made this wealth for me.” But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day. |
| 8 | Psalms 113:7–8 | He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump to seat them with nobles, with the princes of His people. |
| 9 | Proverbs 20:21 | An inheritance gained quickly will not be blessed in the end. |
| 10 | Genesis 13:2 | And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold. |
Proverbs 10:22 Summary
This verse tells us that when God blesses us, He makes our lives rich and full, and He doesn't add any sadness or pain to it. This is different from the happiness the world offers, which can often come with negative consequences. To experience God's blessing, we need to follow His ways and trust in His goodness, as seen in Psalm 23:1-4, where God guides and cares for us like a shepherd. By seeking God's kingdom and righteousness first, we can have true and lasting fulfillment in our lives, as promised in Matthew 6:33.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the blessing of the LORD to enrich someone?
The blessing of the LORD brings true prosperity and fulfillment, as seen in Psalm 37:4, where it says to delight in the LORD and He will give us the desires of our heart.
Why does the verse say that God adds no sorrow to His blessing?
This emphasizes that God's blessing is not mixed with sorrow or pain, unlike the fleeting pleasures of the world, which can often bring regret or harm, as warned in Proverbs 5:3-4.
How can we experience this kind of blessing from the LORD?
We can experience God's blessing by following His commands and living according to His will, as stated in Deuteronomy 28:1-2, where obedience to God's laws leads to blessings in every area of life.
Is this verse promising wealth and material prosperity?
While the verse does mention enrichment, the focus is on the spiritual and eternal blessings that come from the LORD, as emphasized in Matthew 6:33, where seeking first God's kingdom and righteousness is prioritized over earthly wealth.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am seeking enrichment or fulfillment outside of God's blessing?
- How can I align my heart and actions with God's will to experience His blessing?
- In what ways have I seen God's blessing enrich my life in the past, and how can I trust Him for more in the future?
- What sorrows or pains in my life might be a result of seeking fulfillment outside of God's blessing, and how can I turn to Him for healing and restoration?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 10:22
The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich,.... In the diligent use of means; see Proverbs 10:4; riches are from the Lord, and should be acknowledged as such, and not attributed to the industry,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 10:22
The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 10:22
Riches are not got by wisdom or diligence, but only by God’ s favour and blessing. He addeth no sorrow with it, i.e. with that blessing which gives riches, but gives them content and comfort in their riches, which is a singular gift and blessing of God, of which see ,26 3:13 5:18,19; whereas the riches which wicked men get are attended with God’ s curse, with many discontents, with tormenting cares and fears, with horrors of conscience, and with the just dread of a sad account to God for them.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 10:22
Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.Ver. 22. The blessing of the Lord it maketh rich.] As is to be seen in the examples of the patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and others. Whereas there is a curse upon unlawful practices, though men be industrious, as in Jehoiachim. And all our policies without prayer are but arena sine calce - sand without lime; they will not hold together. And he addeth no sorrow with it.] Those three vultures shall be driven away that constantly feed on the wealthy worldling’ s heart - care in getting, fear in keeping, grief in losing the things of this life. God giveth to his, wealth without woe, store without sore, gold without guilt, one little drop whereof troubleth the whole sea of all outward comforts. Richard III had a whole kingdom at command, and yet could not rest in his bed for disquietment of mind. Polydor Virgil thus writes of his dream that night before Besworth Field, that he thought all the devils in hell pulled and haled him in most hideous and ugly shapes, and concludes of it at last: ‘ I do not think it was so much his dream as his evil conscience that bred those terrors.’
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 10:22
(22) And he addeth no sorrow with it—whereas riches without God’s blessing bring only trouble with them. Or the passage may mean, “And labour adds nothing thereto.” (Comp. Psalms 127:2. where God is said to give to His beloved while they sleep all that others toil early and late for in vain.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 10:22
Verse 22. The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich] Whatever we receive in the way of providence, has God's blessing in it, and will do us good. Cares, troubles, and difficulties come with all property not acquired in this way; but God's blessing gives simple enjoyment, and levies no tax upon the comfort.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 10:22
22. addeth no sorrow] It is without alloy, free from the drawbacks and anxieties which attach to earthly riches. Or, with Maur. and R.V. marg., toil, or anxiety, addeth nothing thereto. Comp. Matthew 6:25-34; Psalms 127:2.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 10:22
22. It maketh rich — No man can conquer by his toil alone. Wealth, when the Lord bestows it and it is rightly used, does not necessarily bring or increase sorrow.
Sermons on Proverbs 10:22
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Riches That Bring No Sorrow by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the observations and thoughts of an old man named Solomon. Solomon had lived a life of luxury and abundance, but as time was running out fo |
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(Come Up Higher) the Place of Blessing by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life that brings praise and glory to God's grace. He highlights the concept of the "summing up of all things in Ch |
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The Benefits of Wisdom by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of wisdom and understanding in one's life. He encourages listeners to seek wisdom and not to forsake the instructions o |
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(Gaining God's Approval) 8. the Testing of Elisha and Gehazi by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen explores the contrasting lives of Elisha and Gehazi, emphasizing Elisha's faithfulness and persistence in seeking God's highest calling, which led to his anointing, whil |
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Obedience Brings Blessing by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that obedience to God's commands leads to blessings for both individuals and their descendants, as highlighted in Deuteronomy 12:28. He clarifies that whil |
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Psalms 127 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the futility of relying on human effort to build the church and protect our cities, reminding us that without the Lord's involvement, all labor is in vain. H |
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Psalms 144:15 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes that true happiness is a deeply desired emotion that many pursue in various ways, yet it remains elusive. He explains that happiness is not found through dir |