22 The Lord’s blessing is in the reward of the godly. He makes his blessing flourish in an hour that comes swiftly. (WEB)
Sirach 11:22
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Sirach 11:16–18
16 Error and darkness had their beginning together with sinners: and evil shall wax old with them that glory therein. (KJV) 17 The Lord’s gift remains with the godly. His good pleasure will prosper forever. (WEB) 18 One grows rich by his diligence and self-denial, and this is the p… (WEB)
Proverbs 10:21–23
21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment. 22 The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it. 23 The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
2 Enoch 45:1–2
1 WHOEVER hastens to make offering before the Lord's face, the Lord for his part will hasten that offering by granting of his work. (2EN) 2 But whoever increases his lamp before the Lord's face and make not true judgement, the Lord will not increase his treasure in the… (2EN)
Psalms 24:4–6
4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully. 5 He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from the God of his salvation. 6 Such is the generation of those who seek Him, who seek Your face, O God…
Isaiah 3:9–11
9 The expression on their faces testifies against them, and like Sodom they flaunt their sin; they do not conceal it. Woe to them, for they have brought disaster upon themselves. 10 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of thei…
Hebrews 6:6–8
6 and then have fallen away—to be restored to repentance, because they themselves are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting Him to open shame. 7 For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for who…
Proverbs 16:19–21
19 It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud. 20 Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. 21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
2 Clement 20:2–4
2 Let us then have faith, brothers and sisters. We are trained by the present life, that we may be crowned with the future. (2CL) 3 No righteous man hath reaped fruit quickly but waiteth for it. (2CL) 4 For if God had paid the recompense of the righteous speedily, then straightw… (2CL)
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