15 And he said to them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
5 Wilt thou set thy eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make to themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. set…: Heb. cause thine eyes to fly upon
9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
14 But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come from thee, and of thy own have we given thee. be able: Heb. retain, or, obtain strengthof thine…: Heb. of thine hand
10 He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.
21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
16 A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
9 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thy increase:
6 For for this cause ye pay tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. by labour: Heb. with the hand
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
5 Let your manner of life be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; uncertain…: Gr. uncertainty of riches
22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it.
8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: convenient…: Heb. of my allowance
1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. loving…: or, favour is better than, etc
4 Labour not to be rich: cease from thy own wisdom.
21 His lord said to him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.