9 occurrences

'Wealth' in the Bible

“The hungry devour his harvestAnd take it even [when it grows] among the thorns;The trap opens for [his] wealth.

Verse ConceptsHarvestNot Reaping What You SowOvercoming Obstacles

“Did I ever say, ‘Give me something,’Or, ‘Pay a bribe for me from your wealth,’

Verse ConceptsAvoiding Bribes

He will not become rich, nor will his wealth endure;And his grain will not bend to the earth nor his possessions be extended on the earth.

Verse ConceptsTransient WealthDrawbacks To Riches

“His sons favor the poor [and pay his obligations],And his hands give back his [ill-gotten] wealth.

Verse ConceptsBlessings Of The Poor

“He sucks the poison of vipers [which ill-gotten wealth contains];The viper’s tongue slays him.

Verse ConceptsTeeth

“He does not look at the rivers,The flowing streams of honey and butter [to enjoy his wealth].

Verse ConceptsButterMilk And Honey

“He gives back what he has labored for and attainedAnd cannot swallow it [down to enjoy it];As to the riches of his labor,He cannot even enjoy them.

Verse ConceptsDrawbacks To Riches

“He lies down rich, but never will again;He opens his eyes, and it is gone.

Verse ConceptsDrawbacks To Riches

If I gloated and rejoiced because my wealth was great,And because my [powerful] hand [alone] had obtained so much,

Verse ConceptsRiches, Dangers OfSatisfied With RichesWealth And Prosperity