So then, you must never think that you have made yourselves wealthy by your own power and strength.

Remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to become rich. He does this because he is still faithful today to the covenant that he made with your ancestors.

He said, "I was born with nothing, and I will die with nothing. The LORD gave, and now he has taken away. May his name be praised!"

Yes, it is God who raises the humble and gives joy to all who mourn.

(SEE 102:9)

it is God who is the judge, condemning some and acquitting others.

On that day the LORD Almighty will humble everyone who is powerful, everyone who is proud and conceited.

Those Christians who are poor must be glad when God lifts them up,

and the rich Christians must be glad when God brings them down. For the rich will pass away like the flower of a wild plant.

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.