Isaiah 10:14
I found the riches of nations as one finds a nest. I gathered the whole world as one gathers abandoned eggs. Not one of them flapped a wing, opened its mouth, or peeped.'
Job 31:25
if I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, or because my hand had gotten much;
Proverbs 18:12
Before destruction the heart of man is prideful. Humility comes before honor and glory.
Proverbs 21:6-7
Wealth acquired by lying is fleeting vapor and a deadly pursuit.
Isaiah 5:8
Cursed are those who are joining house to house, and putting field to field, till there is no more living-space for any but themselves in all the land!
Jeremiah 49:16
You have frightened other people. Your arrogance has deceived you. You live on rocky cliffs and occupy the highest places in the hills. Even though you build your nest as high as an eagle, I will bring you down from there, proclaims Jehovah.
Hosea 12:7-8
Jehovah says: The merchants use dishonest scales. They love to cheat people.
Obadiah 1:4
Even though you place yourself as high as the eagle, and though you nest among the stars, I will bring you down from there, said Jehovah!
Nahum 2:9-1
Take the spoil of silver, take the spoil of gold for there is no limit to the amount of desirable things.
Habakkuk 2:5-11
Wine is treacherous and never allows an arrogant man to rest. He never stays home. He has a large appetite like the grave. Like death he is never satisfied. He gathers all nations and collects all the people.