What does Proverbs 10:2 mean?

Proverbs 10:2 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 10:2 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

1The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

2Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

3The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.

4He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

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