Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
Rich
The destruction
General references
Bible References
Rich
Proverbs 18:11
The rich man's wealth is his strong city and as a high wall in his imagination.
Job 31:24
If I have made gold my hope or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;
Psalm 49:6
Those that trust in their wealth and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
Psalm 52:7
Behold, this is the man that did not make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Ecclesiastes 7:12
For knowledge is a defence, and money is a defence; but wisdom excels in that it gives life to those that have it.
Jeremiah 9:23
Thus hath the LORD said, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches;
Mark 10:24
And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answered again and said unto them, Children, how hard is it for those that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
Luke 12:19
And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast many goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
1 Timothy 6:17
Charge those that are rich in this world, that they not be highminded, not placing their hope in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy;
The destruction
Proverbs 14:20
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour, but many are those who love the rich.
Proverbs 19:7
All the brethren of the poor hate him; how much more shall his friends separate themselves from him? He shall seek their friendship and not find it.
Proverbs 22:22
Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither destroy the destitute in judgment:
Micah 2:1
Woe unto those that devise iniquity and fabricate evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they put it into effect because they have power in their hands.
General references
Job 31:24
If I have made gold my hope or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;
Proverbs 18:11
The rich man's wealth is his strong city and as a high wall in his imagination.