The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem.

"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;

Those who trust in their wealth And boast in the multitude of their riches,

"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."

For wisdom [is] a defense [as] money [is] a defense, But the excellence of knowledge [is that] wisdom gives life to those who have it.

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;

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!

'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." '

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.

The poor [man] is hated even by his own neighbor, But the rich [has] many friends.

All the brothers of the poor hate him; How much more do his friends go far from him! He may pursue [them with] words, [yet] they abandon [him.]

Do not rob the poor because he [is] poor, Nor oppress the afflicted at the gate;

For the LORD will plead their cause, And plunder the soul of those who plunder them.

Woe to those who devise iniquity, And work out evil on their beds! At morning light they practice it, Because it is in the power of their hand.

They covet fields and take [them] by violence, Also houses, and seize [them.] So they oppress a man and his house, A man and his inheritance.