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Proverbs 18:11
The wealth of rich people is like a city that makes them feel safe. They think of it as a city with walls that can’t be climbed.
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Proverbs 19:7
Poor people are avoided by their whole family. Their friends avoid them even more. The poor person runs after his friends to beg for help. But they can’t be found.
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Psalms 52:7
“ Just look at this fellow! He didn’t depend on God for his safety. He put his trust in all his wealth. He grew strong by destroying others!”
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Proverbs 14:20
Poor people are avoided even by their neighbors. But rich people have many friends.
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Proverbs 22:22-23
Don’t take advantage of poor people just because they are poor. Don’t treat badly those who are in need by taking them to court.The Lord will stand up for them in court. He will require the lives of people who have taken the lives of those in need.
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Ecclesiastes 7:12
Wisdom provides safety, just as money provides safety. But here’s the advantage of wisdom. It guards those who have it.
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Mark 10:24
The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again,“ Children, how hard it is to enter God’s kingdom!
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Luke 12:19
I’ll say to myself,“ You have plenty of grain stored away for many years. Take life easy. Eat, drink and have a good time.” ’
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Psalms 49:6
They trust in their wealth. They brag about how rich they are.
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Micah 2:1-2
How terrible it will be for those who plan to harm others! How terrible for those who make evil plans before they even get out of bed! As soon as daylight comes, they carry out their plans. That’s because they have the power to do it.If they want fields or houses, they take them. They cheat people out of their homes. They rob them of their property.
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Jeremiah 9:23
The Lord says,“ Do not let wise people brag about how wise they are. Do not let strong people boast about how strong they are. Do not let rich people brag about how rich they are.
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Job 31:24-25
“ Suppose I’ve put my trust in gold. I’ve said to pure gold,‘ You make me feel secure.’And I’m happy because I’m so wealthy. I’m glad because my hands have earned so much.
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1 Timothy 6 17
Command people who are rich in this world not to be proud. Tell them not to put their hope in riches. Wealth is so uncertain. Command those who are rich to put their hope in God. He richly provides us with everything to enjoy.