Behold, the man who made not God his help; but trusted in the abundance of his wealth, and strengthened himself in his vanity.

Trust not in unrighteousness, and lust not after robberies. If wealth should flow in, set not your heart upon it.

If I made gold my treasure, and if I too trusted the precious stone;

and if I also rejoiced when my wealth was abundant, and if I laid my hand on innumerable [treasures]:

The wealth of rich men is a strong city, but poverty is the ruin of the ungodly.

If you should fix your eye upon him, he will disappear; for wings like an eagle's are prepared for him, and he returns to the house of his master.

And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus, answering again, says to them, "Children, how difficult it is for those who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to put their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but in the living God, who provides all things richly for us to enjoy,

And he showed them his wealth, and the glory with which the king had invested him, and how he had caused him to take precedence and bear chief rule in the kingdom.

Thus says the Lord: Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, and let not the strong man boast in his strength, and let not the rich man boast in his wealth;

Have you gained power for yourself by your [own] knowledge or your [own] prudence, and [gathered] gold and silver in your treasures?

By your abundant knowledge and your traffic you have multiplied your power; your heart has been lifted up by your power.

And Ephraim said, Nevertheless I am rich, I have found refreshment for myself. None of his labors shall be found [available] to him, by reason of the sins which he has committed.

And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid away for many years; relax; eat, drink, and be merry."'