But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.
- Deuteronomy 8:18
The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.
- Deuteronomy 28:12
A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
- Psalms 37:16
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
- Psalms 37:21
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
- Psalms 49:6-7
Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
- Psalms 62:10
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
- Proverbs 10:4
Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
- Proverbs 11:4
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
- Proverbs 11:28
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
- Proverbs 13:11
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
- Proverbs 11:25
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
- Proverbs 21:25-26
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.
- Proverbs 22:1-2
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
- Proverbs 22:9
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
- Proverbs 22:16
Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
- Proverbs 23:4-5
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
- Proverbs 28:27
There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt.
- Ecclesiastes 5:13
Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.
- Jeremiah 9:23-24
As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.
- Jeremiah 17:11
Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
- Malachi 3:10
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
- Matthew 6:24
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
- Matthew 6:33
Don't Trust in Your Riches!
(23) And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
(24) And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
(25) It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
(26) And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?
(27) And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
- Mark 10:23-27
If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?
- Luke 16:11
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 4:19
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
- 1 Timothy 6:17
By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
- Hebrews 11:24-26