Proverbs 10:2

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

Cross-reference

Proverbs 11:4 closely mirrors the contrast: riches profit not in wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.

Proverbs 12:28 affirms that righteousness leads to life and avoids death, directly echoing the deliverance from death.

Proverbs 21:6 echoes that treasures gained by lies are worthless, reinforcing that wicked wealth profits nothing.

Proverbs 13:11 says hasty wealth dwindles, while steady gain increases, paralleling that dishonest gain does not profit.

Psalm 49:6-10 expands the theme: wealth cannot ransom a life, only God delivers from death.

James 5:1-3 describes corroded riches testifying against the wealthy, reinforcing that wicked treasures bring ruin.

Luke 12:15-21's parable of the rich fool shows wealth cannot save from death, only being rich toward God delivers.

Zephaniah 1:18 directly states silver and gold cannot deliver on the Lord's wrath, reinforcing the same truth.

Isaiah 10:3 Parallel

Isaiah 10:3 asks what one does on the day of punishment when wealth fails, echoing the futility of ill-gotten treasures.

Micah 6:10 Allusion

Micah 6:10 uses the exact phrase 'treasures of wickedness' to condemn dishonest gain, directly paralleling this verse.

Psalm 49:9 Parallel

Psalm 49:9 states no one can ransom his life with wealth, echoing that treasures cannot deliver from death.

Job 36:19 Related theme

Job 36:19 questions whether wealth can keep one from distress, showing riches cannot save—similar to treasures not profiting.

Romans 5:21 Parallel

Romans 5:21 contrasts sin/death with grace/righteousness to eternal life, aligning with righteousness delivering from death.

James 5:20 Parallel

James 5:20 says converting a sinner saves a soul from death, a similar theme of righteousness delivering from death.

Daniel 4:27 Parallel

Daniel 4:27 advises breaking off sins by righteousness to extend peace, paralleling righteousness delivering from death.

Isaiah 10:2 Parallel

Isaiah 10:2 illustrates wicked gain through oppressing the poor, a specific example of treasures gained unjustly.

Romans 2:5 Parallel

Romans 2:5 warns of storing up wrath for unrighteousness, echoing that wicked gains lead to judgment.