Proverbs 10:15

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Great wealth can be a fortress, but poverty is no protection at all.

Cross References

Psalm 49:6

They trust in their riches and boast about all their wealth.

Psalm 52:7

“Just look at them now! Instead of trusting God, they trusted their wealth and their cruelty.”

Proverbs 14:20

You have no friends if you are poor, but you have lots of friends if you are rich.

Proverbs 18:11

the rich think their money is a wall of protection.

Proverbs 19:7

If you are poor, your own relatives reject you, and your friends are worse. When you really need them, they are not there.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

Wisdom will protect you just like money; knowledge with good sense will lead you to life.

Jeremiah 9:23

The LORD says: Don't boast about your wisdom or strength or wealth.

Mark 10:24

The disciples were shocked to hear this. So Jesus told them again, “It's terribly hard to get into God's kingdom!

Luke 12:19

Then I'll say to myself, ‘You have stored up enough good things to last for years to come. Live it up! Eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.’ ”

1 Timothy 6:17

Warn the rich people of this world not to be proud or to trust in wealth that is easily lost. Tell them to have faith in God, who is rich and blesses us with everything we need to enjoy life.