7 Bible Verses about Transient Wealth

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings, Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.

For riches are not for ever: And doth the crown endure unto all generations?

He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, Neither shall their possessions be extended on the earth.

Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his! how long? and that ladeth himself with pledges!

knowing that ye were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from your vain manner of life handed down from your fathers;

while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Jehovah, make me to know mine end, And the measure of my days, what it is; Let me know how frail I am.