Proverbs 14:24

The crown of the wise is their wealth [of wisdom],
But the foolishness of [closed-minded] fools is [nothing but] folly.

Psalm 49:10-13

For he sees that even wise men die;
The fool and the stupid alike perish
And leave their wealth to others.

Psalm 112:9

He has given freely to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever;
His horn will be exalted in honor.

Proverbs 27:22

Even though you pound a [hardened, arrogant] fool [who rejects wisdom] in a mortar with a pestle like grain,
Yet his foolishness will not leave him.

Ecclesiastes 7:11-12

Wisdom along with an inheritance is good
And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun.

Isaiah 33:6

And He will be the security and stability of your times,
A treasure of salvation, wisdom and knowledge;
The fear of the Lord is your treasure.

Luke 12:19-20

And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many good things stored up, [enough] for many years; rest and relax, eat, drink and be merry (celebrate continually).”’

And I tell you [learn from this], make friends for yourselves [for eternity] by means of the wealth of unrighteousness [that is, use material resources as a way to further the work of God], so that when it runs out, they will welcome you into the eternal dwellings.

Luke 16:19-25

“Now there was a certain rich man who was habitually dressed in expensive purple and fine linen, and celebrated and lived joyously in splendor every day.

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