The wealth of a rich man is a strong city, and its glory casts a broad shadow.

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]:

They that trust in their strength, and boast themselves in the multitude of their wealth-

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

For wisdom in its shadow is as the shadow of silver, and the excellence of the knowledge of wisdom will give life to him that has it.

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;

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!

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

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,

Friends will hate poor friends, but the friends of the rich are many.

Everyone who hates his poor brother shall also be far from friendship. Good understanding will draw near to them that know it, and a sensible man will find it. He that does much harm perfects mischief, and he that used provoking words shall not escape.

Do no violence to the poor, for he is needy, neither dishonor the helpless man in the gates.

For the Lord will plead his cause, and you shall deliver your soul in safety.

They meditated troubles, and wrought wickedness on their beds, and they put it in execution with the daylight; for they have not lifted up their hands to God.

And they desired fields, and plundered orphans, and oppressed families, and spoiled a man and his house, even a man and his inheritance.