Wealth protects the rich; poverty destroys the poor.

When you have all you want to eat and have built good houses to live in

be sure that you do not become proud and forget the LORD your God who rescued you from Egypt, where you were slaves.

I have never trusted in riches

or taken pride in my 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."

Don't put your trust in violence; don't hope to gain anything by robbery; even if your riches increase, don't depend on them.

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!

But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night you will have to give up your life; then who will get all these things you have kept for 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.

They are like trees that grow beside a stream, that bear fruit at the right time, and whose leaves do not dry up. They succeed in everything they do.

But I am like an olive tree growing in the house of God; I trust in his constant love forever and ever.

The righteous will flourish like palm trees; they will grow like the cedars of Lebanon.

that still bear fruit in old age and are always green and strong.

Your people will all do what is right, And will possess the land forever. I planted them, I made them, To reveal my greatness to all.

He is like a tree growing near a stream and sending out roots to the water. It is not afraid when hot weather comes, because its leaves stay green; it has no worries when there is no rain; it keeps on bearing fruit.