"Here is the man [who] did not make God his strength, But trusted in the abundance of his riches, [And] strengthened himself in his wickedness."

Do not trust in oppression, Nor vainly hope in robbery; If riches increase, Do not set [your] heart [on them.]

"If I have made gold my hope, Or said to fine gold, '[You are] my confidence';

If I have rejoiced because my wealth [was] great, And because my hand had gained much;

The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city; The destruction of the poor [is] their poverty.

Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For [riches] certainly make themselves wings; They fly away like an eagle [toward] heaven.

And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, "Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God!

Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.

Then Haman told them of his great riches, the multitude of his children, everything in which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the officials and servants of the king.

Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty [man] glory in his might, Nor let the rich [man] glory in his riches;

With your wisdom and your understanding You have gained riches for yourself, And gathered gold and silver into your treasuries;

By your great wisdom in trade you have increased your riches, And your heart is lifted up because of your riches),"

And Ephraim said, 'Surely I have become rich, I have found wealth for myself; [In] all my labors They shall find in me no iniquity that [is] sin.'

'And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, [and] be merry." '