Verse 17

Do not be afraid when a man grows rich, when the glory of his house increases.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Tim 6:7 : 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.
  • Job 27:19 : 19 The rich man lies down, but he will not be gathered; he opens his eyes, and he is no more.
  • Ps 17:14 : 14 By your hand, Lord, save me from people of this world whose reward is in this life. Fill their bellies with what you have stored up; let their children be satisfied, and let them leave their wealth to their little ones.
  • Eccl 5:15 : 15 This too is a grievous evil: As a man comes, so he departs, and what does he gain from all his labor for the wind?
  • Isa 5:14 : 14 Therefore Sheol has enlarged its appetite and opened its mouth wide without limit. Into it will descend its splendor, its multitude, its uproar, and those who revel in it.
  • Isa 10:3 : 3 What will you do on the day of punishment, when devastation comes from afar? To whom will you flee for help, and where will you leave your wealth?
  • Luke 12:20 : 20 But God said to him, 'Fool! This very night your soul will be required of you, and the things you have prepared—who will they belong to?'
  • Luke 16:24 : 24 So he called to him, 'Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.'
  • 1 Cor 15:43 : 43 It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power.
  • Job 1:21 : 21 He said, 'Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be blessed.'