Bible Verses about “economics”

“But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.”

“For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to [execute] wrath upon him that doeth evil.”

“¶ Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.”

“¶ Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due]; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”

“Favour [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”

“Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.”

“Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.”

“For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.”

“For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:”

“Wherefore [ye] must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.”

“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”

“‹Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.›”

“Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.”

“For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if [there be] any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”

“Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love [is] the fulfilling of the law.”

“¶ Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies.”

“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

“But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to [fulfil] the lusts [thereof].”

“She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue [is] the law of kindness.”

“¶ The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower [is] servant to the lender.”

“For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.”

“Strength and honour [are] her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”

“Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her.”

“She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.”

“She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.”

“Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.”

“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.”

“Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.”

“¶ And that, knowing the time, that now [it is] high time to awake out of sleep: for now [is] our salvation nearer than when we believed.”

“She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.”

“She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.”

“She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.”

“She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.”

“She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing [is] silk and purple.”

“The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.”

“She perceiveth that her merchandise [is] good: her candle goeth not out by night.”

“She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.”

“She maketh fine linen, and selleth [it]; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.”

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

“She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.”

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

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

“And he said unto them, ‹Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.›”

“¶ He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”

“Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:”

“¶ [There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.”

“So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.”

“He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.”

“¶ He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches, and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want.”

“Thou shalt not lend upon usury to thy brother; usury of money, usury of victuals, usury of any thing that is lent upon usury:”