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Proverbs 3:9 — Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all…
“Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:”
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The verses around Proverbs 3:9.
7Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
8It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
9Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
10So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
11My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction:
Verse explanation
“Firstfruits” were the first part of the harvest or income, set aside before any spending and given as an offering — an ancient agricultural custom that also appears in the law of Moses. The proverb’s point is about order: setting aside what belongs to God first, not what is left over after everything else is paid.
From the Proverbs 3 study in Bible in Stories.
Proverbs 3:9 in other versions
The same verse in the 4 Bible versions we have on the site.
- KJV · King James
Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
Read the chapter in this version → - ARC · Almeida 1911Português
Honra ao Senhor com a tua fazenda, e com as primicias de toda a tua renda.
Read the chapter in this version → - BLIVRE · Bíblia LivrePortuguês
Honra ao SENHOR com teus bens, e com a primeira parte de toda a tua renda.
Read the chapter in this version → - VBL · Versión Biblia LibreEspañol
Honra al Señor con tu riqueza y con los primeros frutos de tus cosechas.
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In other languages: Português (Provérbios 3:9) · Español (Proverbios 3:9)
More verses about finances & provision
- Philippians 4:19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
- Matthew 6:33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
- Malachi 3:10Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith…
- Psalms 37:25I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
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