Rich people, however, imagine that their wealth protects them like high, strong walls around a city.

I have never trusted in riches

or taken pride in my wealth.

by evil people who trust in their riches and boast of their great wealth.

"Look, here is someone who did not depend on God for safety, but trusted instead in great wealth and looked for security in being wicked."

and will give you as much security as money can. Wisdom keeps you safe---this is the advantage of knowledge.

The LORD says, "The wise should not boast of their wisdom, nor the strong of their strength, nor the rich of their wealth.

The disciples were shocked at these words, but Jesus went on to say, "My children, how hard it is to enter the Kingdom of God!

Then I will say to myself, Lucky man! You have all the good things you need for many years. Take life easy, eat, drink, and enjoy yourself !'

Command those who are rich in the things of this life not to be proud, but to place their hope, not in such an uncertain thing as riches, but in God, who generously gives us everything for our enjoyment.

No one likes the poor, not even their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.

Even the relatives of a poor person have no use for him; no wonder he has no friends. No matter how hard he tries, he cannot win any.

Don't take advantage of the poor just because you can; don't take advantage of those who stand helpless in court.

The LORD will argue their case for them and threaten the life of anyone who threatens theirs.

How terrible it will be for those who lie awake and plan evil! When morning comes, as soon as they have the chance, they do the evil they planned.

When they want fields, they seize them; when they want houses, they take them. No one's family or property is safe.