Ezekiel 28:4

World English Bible (2000)

by your wisdom and by your understanding you have gotten yourself riches, and have gotten gold and silver into your treasures;

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Referenced Verses

  • Deut 8:17-18 : 17 and [lest] you say in your heart, "My power and the might of my hand has gotten me this wealth." 18 But you shall remember Yahweh your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as at this day.
  • Prov 18:11 : 11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.
  • Prov 23:4-5 : 4 Don't weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint. 5 Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky.
  • Eccl 9:11 : 11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happen to them all.
  • Ezek 29:3 : 3 Speak and say, 'Thus says the Lord Yahweh: "Behold, I am against you, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great monster that lies in the midst of his rivers, that has said, 'My river is my own, and I have made it for myself.'
  • Hab 1:16 : 16 Therefore he sacrifices to his net, and burns incense to his dragnet, because by them his life is luxurious, and his food is good.
  • Zech 9:2-4 : 2 and Hamath, also, which borders on it; Tyre and Sidon, because they are very wise. 3 Tyre built herself a stronghold, and heaped up silver like the dust, and fine gold like the mire of the streets. 4 Behold, the Lord will dispossess her, and he will strike her power in the sea; and she will be devoured with fire.

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    11God said to Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of those who hate you, neither yet have asked long life; but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge my people, over whom I have made you king:

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    17and [lest] you say in your heart, "My power and the might of my hand has gotten me this wealth."

  • Prov 24:3-4
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    3Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established;

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  • Prov 4:7
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    7Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.

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    12Tarshish was your merchant by reason of the multitude of all kinds of riches; with silver, iron, tin, and lead, they traded for your wares.

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    4Don't weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.

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    11The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

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    14I have heard of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.

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    13and when your herds and your flocks multiply, and your silver and your gold is multiplied, and all that you have is multiplied;

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    24Lay your treasure in the dust, the gold of Ophir among the stones of the brooks.

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    16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

  • Eccl 2:9
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    9So I was great, and increased more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also remained with me.

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    18With me are riches, honor, enduring wealth, and prosperity.

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  • Prov 8:10-11
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    10Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.

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  • 1 Kgs 3:12-13
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