Psalm 49:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Esther 5:11

and started boasting about his great wealth and all his sons. He told them the many ways that the king had honoured him and how all the other officials and leaders had to respect him.

Psalm 112:7

Bad news won't bother them; they have decided to trust the LORD.

Psalm 112:8

They are dependable and not afraid, and they will live to see their enemies defeated.

Psalm 52:7

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

Psalm 56:5

Enemies spend the whole day finding fault with me; all they think about is how to do me harm.

Psalm 56:7

They won't get away with these crimes, God, because when you get angry, you destroy people.

Psalm 62:10

Don't trust in violence or depend on dishonesty or rely on great wealth.

Proverbs 10:15

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

Proverbs 11:28

Trust in your wealth, and you will be a failure, but God's people will prosper like healthy plants.

Proverbs 23:5

Your money flies away before you know it, just like an eagle suddenly taking off.

Jeremiah 9:23

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

Hosea 12:8

You say to yourself, “I'm rich! I earned it all on my own, without committing a sin.”

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.