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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: Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch . A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion , and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.
Jeremiah 9:23, Proverbs 23:5, Proverbs 27:241, Timothy 6:10, Proverbs 11:28, Proverbs 22:1, Proverbs 22:4, Ecclesiastes 5:19
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