Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
General references
Bible References
Trust
Psalm 52:7
Behold, the man who did not make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, he was strong in his wickedness.
Psalm 62:10
Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery; if riches increase, do not set your heart on them.
Job 31:24
If I have made gold my hope, or have called fine gold my trust;
Proverbs 10:15
The rich man's wealth is his strong city; the ruin of the poor is their poverty.
Proverbs 23:5
Will your eyes fly on it? And it is gone! For surely it makes wings for itself; it flies into the heavens like an eagle.
Mark 10:24
And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answering again said to them, Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
1 Timothy 6:17
Charge the rich in this world that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, He offering to us richly all things to enjoy,
Boast
Esther 5:11
And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and his many sons, and all to which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.
Jeremiah 9:23
So says Jehovah, Do not let the wise glory in his wisdom, nor let the mighty glory in his might; do not let the rich glory in his riches;
Ezekiel 28:4
With your wisdom and with your understanding you have made riches for yourselves, and have worked gold and silver into your treasuries.
Hosea 12:8
And Ephraim said, Yet I have become rich, I have found much wealth for myself. In all my labors they shall find in me no iniquity that is sin.
Luke 12:19
And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take your ease, eat drink and be merry.
General references
Job 31:24
If I have made gold my hope, or have called fine gold my trust;
Proverbs 18:11
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own mind.
1 Corinthians 1:29
so that no flesh should glory in His presence.