Proverbs 10:15

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Wealth protects the rich, but poverty destroys the poor.

Cross References

Proverbs 18:11

The rich think their wealth will protect them. They think it is a strong fortress.

Proverbs 19:7

If you are poor, your family will turn against you, and your friends will avoid you even more. You might beg them for help, but no one will come to help you.

Psalm 52:7

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

Proverbs 14:20

The poor have no friends, not even their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

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

1 Timothy 6:17

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

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!’

Mark 10:24

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

Jeremiah 9:23

This is what the Lord says: “The wise must not brag about their wisdom. The strong men must not brag about their strength. The rich must not brag about their money.

Psalm 49:6

They think their wealth will protect them. They brag about how rich they are.