Proverbs 11:28
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
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Job 31:24If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;
Psalms 49:6They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
Psalms 62:10Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
Proverbs 10:15The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
Jeremiah 17:8For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.
Luke 12:20But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:28
The Folly and Misery of Sinners. 27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. Observe, 1. Those that are industrious to do good in the world get themselves beloved both with God and man: He that rises early to that which is good (so the word is), that seeks opportunities of serving his friends and relieving the poor, and lays out himself therein, procures favour. All about him love him, and speak well of him, and will be ready to do him a kindness; and,… Read the whole commentary →