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
Here is the man who did not make God his strength (refuge) (stronghold). He trusted in the abundance of his riches. He strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Psalm 62:10
Do not count on extortion to make you rich. Do not hope to gain anything through robbery. When riches increase, do not depend on them.
Job 31:24
If I have made gold my trust, or called fine gold my confidence,
Proverbs 10:15
The rich man's wealth is his strength. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
Proverbs 23:5
Will you look for things that do not exist? Riches grow wings and fly away like a bird.
Mark 10:24
The disciples were amazed at his words. Jesus repeated it again: Children, it is hard to enter into the kingdom of God!
1 Timothy 6:17
Command those who are rich in this present system not to be high-minded (arrogant), not to have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.
Boast
Esther 5:11
He gave them an account of the glories of his wealth. The number of children he had. He recalled the ways in which he had been honored by the king. How the king put him over the captains and servants of the king.
Jeremiah 9:23
This is what Jehovah says: Do not let wise people brag about their wisdom. Do not let strong people brag about their strength. Do not let rich people brag about their riches.
Ezekiel 28:4
Because you are wise and understanding, you have made yourself rich. You saved gold and silver in your treasuries.
Hosea 12:8
The people of Ephraim say: We are rich. We have made a fortune. With all this wealth, no one will find us guilty of any sin.
Luke 12:19
I will say to my self: 'You have many possessions saved for many years. Take it easy and eat, drink and be merry.'
General references
Job 31:24
If I have made gold my trust, or called fine gold my confidence,
Proverbs 18:11
The rich man's wealth is his strong city. It is his high wall of vanity.
1 Corinthians 1:29
No human being should boast before God.