Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.

That he may

Bible References

He that

Psalm 127:1
A song of ascents, by Solomon. If the Lord does not build a house, then those who build it work in vain. If the Lord does not guard a city, then the watchman stands guard in vain.
Psalm 144:1
By David. The Lord, my protector, deserves praise -- the one who trains my hands for battle, and my fingers for war,
Proverbs 10:22
The blessing from the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow to it.
Hosea 2:8
Yet until now she has refused to acknowledge that I was the one who gave her the grain, the new wine, and the olive oil; and that it was I who lavished on her the silver and gold -- which they used in worshiping Baal!

That he may

Deuteronomy 7:8
Rather it is because of his love for you and his faithfulness to the promise he solemnly vowed to your ancestors that the Lord brought you out with great power, redeeming you from the place of slavery, from the power of Pharaoh king of Egypt.

General references

Genesis 13:2
(Now Abram was very wealthy in livestock, silver, and gold.)
Genesis 34:28
They took their flocks, herds, and donkeys, as well as everything in the city and in the surrounding fields.
Ezekiel 28:4
By your wisdom and understanding you have gained wealth for yourself; you have amassed gold and silver in your treasuries.

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