Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

Bible References

Rich

Mark 10:24
The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again: "My children, how hard a thing it is to enter the Kingdom of God!
Luke 12:19
And I will say to myself, Now you have plenty of good things put by for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.'
1 Timothy 6:17
Urge upon those who are wealthy in this life not to pride themselves, or fix their hopes, on so uncertain a thing as wealth, but on God, who gives us a wealth of enjoyment on every side.