Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.

General references

Bible References

Labour

Proverbs 28:20
A man of fidelity, aboundeth in blessings, but, one hasting to be rich, shall not be held innocent.
John 6:27
Be working, not for the food that perisheth, but for the food that endureth unto life age-abiding, - which, the Son of Man, unto you, will give; for upon, the same, hath the Father, even God, set his seal.
1 Timothy 6:8
And, having sustenance and covering, we shall be content;

Cease

Proverbs 3:5
Trust thou in Yahweh, with all thy heart, and, unto thine own understanding, do not lean:
Proverbs 26:12
Thou hast seen a man wise in his own eye, - more hope of a dullard, than of him!
Isaiah 5:21
Alas for them Who are wise in their own eyes, - And in their own sight, are prudent.
Romans 11:25
For I wish not, ye should be ignorant, brethren, of this sacred secret, lest within yourselves ye be presumptuous, that, a hardening in part, hath befallen Israel, until, the full measure of the nations, shall come in;
Romans 12:16
The same thing, one to another regarding, - not the lofty things regarding, but, by the lowly, being led along. Be not getting presumptuous in your own opinion:

General references

Genesis 34:23
Their herds and their substance, and all their beasts, shall they, not be, ours? Only, we must consent to them, that they may dwell with us.
Ezekiel 28:4
In thy wisdom and in thine understanding, hast thou gotten thee wealth, - And hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasuries: