Deuteronomy 8:17

You might think to yourselves, “I became rich through all my hard work.”

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In The King James Version

And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.

In Context

16He fed you in the desert with manna that your forefathers had never known, humbling you and testing you, so that eventually you would do well in the future.

18But remember it's the Lord your God who gives you the ability to become rich, in order to fulfill his agreement he promised to your forefathers that still exists today.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 7:17You may say to yourselves, “These nations are stronger than us. How on earth can we drive them out?”

Judges 7:2The Lord told Gideon, “There are too many soldiers with you for me to hand over the Midianites to them, otherwise Israel will brag to me, saying, ‘I saved myself by my own strength.’

Job 31:25Have I delighted in being rich, happy at all my wealth I had gained?

Isaiah 10:8He says: “All my commanders are kings!

Ezekiel 28:5You became wealthy through your superb trading skills, but your wealth only made you proud.

Daniel 4:30He said, “I was the one who built this great city of Babylon! By my own great power I built it as my royal residence for my majestic glory!”

Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 8:11-20

Cautions Relating to Worldly Prosperity. ( b. c. 1451.) 10 When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the Lord thy God for the good land which he hath given thee. 11 Beware that thou forget not the Lord thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day: 12 Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein; 13 And when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all… Read the whole commentary →

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