Proverbs 10:15

Easy To Read Version

Wealth protects the rich person. And poverty destroys a poor person.

Cross References

Psalm 49:6

Some people think their strength and wealth will protect them.\par But those people are fools.\par

Psalm 52:7

“Look what happened to the man\par who did not depend on God.\par That man thought his wealth and lies\par would protect him.”\par

Proverbs 14:20

A poor person has no friends, not even his neighbor. But rich people have many friends.

Proverbs 18:11

Rich people think that their wealth will protect them. They think that it is like a strong fort.

Proverbs 19:7

If a person is poor, then even his family is against him. And all of his friends turn away from him. That poor person can beg them for help. But they will not go near him.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

Wisdom and money can protect you. But knowledge gained through wisdom is even better—it can save your life!\par

Jeremiah 9:23

The Lord says:\par “Wise men must not brag\par about their wisdom.\par Strong men must not brag\par about their strength.\par Rich men must not brag\par about their money.\par

Mark 10:24

The followers were amazed at what Jesus said. But Jesus said again, “My children, it is very hard to enter the kingdom of God!

Luke 12:19

Then I can say to myself, I have many good things stored. I have saved enough for many years. Rest, eat, drink, and enjoy life!’

1 Timothy 6:17

Give this command to the people who are rich with the things this world has. Tell them not to be proud. Tell those rich people to hope in God, not their money. Money cannot be trusted. But God takes care of us richly. He gives us everything to enjoy.