Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

Bible References

Is that maketh himself rich

Proverbs 13:11
Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but whoever works diligently increases his prosperity.
Proverbs 12:9
It's better to be unimportant, yet have a servant, than to pretend to be important, but lack food.
Luke 18:11
The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, "O God, I thank you that I'm not like other people thieves, dishonest people, adulterers, or even this tax collector.
1 Corinthians 4:8
You already have all you want! You have already become rich! You have become kings without us! I wish you really were kings so that we could be kings with you!
2 Peter 2:19
Promising them freedom, they themselves are slaves to depravity, for a person is a slave to whatever conquers him.
Revelation 3:17
You say, "I am rich. I have become wealthy. I don't need anything." Yet you don't realize that you are miserable, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked.

That maketh himself poor

Ecclesiastes 11:1
Spread your bread on the water after a while you will find it.
1 Corinthians 4:10
We are fools for the Messiah's sake, but you are wise in the Messiah. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.
2 Corinthians 4:7
But we have this treasure in clay jars to show that its extraordinary power comes from God and not from us.
Revelation 2:9
"I know your suffering and your poverty though you are rich and the slander committed by those who claim to be Jews but are not. They are the synagogue of Satan.

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