Psalm 17:14

from men, LORD, by your hand from men who belong to this world, whose reward is only in this life. But as for your treasured ones, may their stomachs be full, may their children have an abundance, and may they leave wealth to their offspring.

Luke 16:8

The master praised the dishonest servant manager for being so clever, because worldly people are more clever than enlightened people in dealing with their own.

Luke 16:25

"But Abraham said, "My child, remember that during your lifetime you received blessings, while Lazarus received hardships. But now he is being comforted here, while you suffer.

Job 12:6

The tents of robbers are at rest, and those who provoke God are secure, that is, those who carry their god in their pocket.

Job 12:9

Who among all of these doesn't know that the LORD's hand made them,

Job 21:7-15

"Why do the wicked live to reach old age and increase in power and wealth, too?

Job 21:21

What will they care for their household after them, when the number of his months comes to an end?"

Job 22:18

"Though God fills their houses with good things, the counsel of the wicked will remain far from me.

Job 27:14-17

If he has many children, their destiny is to die by the sword, and his descendants won't have enough food.

Psalm 39:6

In fact, people walk around as shadows. Surely, they busy themselves for nothing, heaping up possessions but not knowing who will get them.

Psalm 49:17-19

When he dies, he will not be able to take it all with him his possessions will not follow him to the grave,

Psalm 73:3-7

For I was envious of the proud when I observed the prosperity of the wicked.

Psalm 73:12

Just look at these wicked people! They're perpetually carefree as they increase their wealth.

Proverbs 2:4

if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure,

Matthew 13:44

"The kingdom from heaven is like treasure hidden in a field that a man found and hid. In his excitement he went and sold everything he had and bought that field."

Luke 12:19-21

Then I'll say to myself, "You've stored up plenty of good things for many years. Take it easy, eat, drink, and enjoy yourself."'

Luke 16:27-28

"The rich man said, "Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my father's house

John 8:23

He told them, "You are from below, I'm from above. You are of this world, but I'm not of this world.

John 15:19

If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as one of its own. But because you do not belong to the world and I have chosen you out of it, the world hates you.

John 17:14

I have given them your word, and the world has hated them, because they do not belong to the world, just as I don't belong to the world.

James 5:5

You have lived in luxury and pleasure on earth. You have fattened yourselves for the day of slaughter.

1 John 4:4-5

Little children, you belong to God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.

Bible References

Men of

Luke 16:8
The master praised the dishonest servant manager for being so clever, because worldly people are more clever than enlightened people in dealing with their own.
John 8:23
He told them, "You are from below, I'm from above. You are of this world, but I'm not of this world.
John 15:19
If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as one of its own. But because you do not belong to the world and I have chosen you out of it, the world hates you.
John 17:14
I have given them your word, and the world has hated them, because they do not belong to the world, just as I don't belong to the world.
1 John 4:4
Little children, you belong to God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

Portion

Psalm 49:17
When he dies, he will not be able to take it all with him his possessions will not follow him to the grave,
Psalm 73:12
Just look at these wicked people! They're perpetually carefree as they increase their wealth.
Luke 12:19
Then I'll say to myself, "You've stored up plenty of good things for many years. Take it easy, eat, drink, and enjoy yourself."'
Luke 16:25
"But Abraham said, "My child, remember that during your lifetime you received blessings, while Lazarus received hardships. But now he is being comforted here, while you suffer.
James 5:5
You have lived in luxury and pleasure on earth. You have fattened yourselves for the day of slaughter.

Belly

Job 12:6
The tents of robbers are at rest, and those who provoke God are secure, that is, those who carry their god in their pocket.
Job 21:7
"Why do the wicked live to reach old age and increase in power and wealth, too?
Job 22:18
"Though God fills their houses with good things, the counsel of the wicked will remain far from me.

Hid

Proverbs 2:4
if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure,
Matthew 13:44
"The kingdom from heaven is like treasure hidden in a field that a man found and hid. In his excitement he went and sold everything he had and bought that field."

General references

Leviticus 11:20
and any winged insect that crawls on four legs is detestable for you.
Psalm 109:27
Then they will realize that your hand is in this that you, LORD, have accomplished it.
Luke 12:18
Then he said, "This is what I'll do. I'll tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and I'll store all my grain and goods in them.

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