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
"Look, here is the man who would not make God his protector! He trusted in his great wealth and was confident about his plans to destroy others."
Psalm 62:10
Do not trust in what you can gain by oppression! Do not put false confidence in what you can gain by robbery! If wealth increases, do not become attached to it!
Job 31:24
"If I have put my confidence in gold or said to pure gold, 'You are my security!'
Proverbs 10:15
The wealth of a rich person is like a fortified city, but the poor are brought to ruin by their poverty.
Proverbs 23:5
When you gaze upon riches, they are gone, for they surely make wings for themselves, and fly off into the sky like an eagle!
Mark 10:24
The disciples were astonished at these words. But again Jesus said to them, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!
1 Timothy 6:17
Command those who are rich in this world's goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.
Boast
Esther 5:11
Haman then recounted to them his fabulous wealth, his many sons, and how the king had magnified him and exalted him over the king's other officials and servants.
Jeremiah 9:23
The Lord says, "Wise people should not boast that they are wise. Powerful people should not boast that they are powerful. Rich people should not boast that they are rich.
Ezekiel 28:4
By your wisdom and understanding you have gained wealth for yourself; you have amassed gold and silver in your treasuries.
Hosea 12:8
Ephraim boasts, "I am very rich! I have become wealthy! In all that I have done to gain my wealth, no one can accuse me of any offense that is actually sinful."
Luke 12:19
And I will say to myself, "You have plenty of goods stored up for many years; relax, eat, drink, celebrate!"'
General references
Job 31:24
"If I have put my confidence in gold or said to pure gold, 'You are my security!'
Proverbs 18:11
The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city, and it is like a high wall in his imagination.
1 Corinthians 1:29
so that no one can boast in his presence.