Pro 21:6 | MHM | STEP | Dishonest Gain Brings Trouble This verse warns us about the dangers of getting rich through lies or cheating. People who use dishonest ways to gain money may seem successful at first, but their actions will only bring them trouble and sadness in the end. True happiness and safety cannot come from money gained in the wrong way. v. 6 : The Bible says, The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death . If someone becomes rich by lying, cheating, or tricking others, they will not find the satisfaction they hope for. Their wealth will feel empty and will not bring peace. Their conscience and the opinions of others will make them restless and unhappy. Even more, their dishonest actions put them in danger of God’s judgment and punishment. In the end, choosing to get money in this way is like choosing the path that leads to death, not life.

‏ Proverbs 21:6

Dishonest Gain Brings Trouble

This verse warns us about the dangers of getting rich through lies or cheating. People who use dishonest ways to gain money may seem successful at first, but their actions will only bring them trouble and sadness in the end. True happiness and safety cannot come from money gained in the wrong way.

v. 6: The Bible says, The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death . If someone becomes rich by lying, cheating, or tricking others, they will not find the satisfaction they hope for. Their wealth will feel empty and will not bring peace. Their conscience and the opinions of others will make them restless and unhappy. Even more, their dishonest actions put them in danger of God’s judgment and punishment. In the end, choosing to get money in this way is like choosing the path that leads to death, not life.