Psalm 49:6

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

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

Cross References

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.

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 52:7

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

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!

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!’

Hosea 12:8

Ephraim said, ‘I am rich! I have found true riches! No one will learn about my crimes. No one will learn about my sins.’

Proverbs 23:5

In the blink of an eye, money can disappear, as if it grew wings and flew away like a bird.

Proverbs 11:28

Those who trust in their riches will fall like dead leaves, but good people will blossom.

Proverbs 10:15

Wealth protects the rich, but poverty destroys the poor.

Psalm 62:10

Don’t trust in your power to take things by force. Don’t think you will gain anything by stealing. And if you become wealthy, don’t put your trust in riches.

Esther 5:11

Haman started bragging about how rich he was. He was bragging to his friends about his many sons, and about all the ways the king had honored him. And he was bragging about how the king had promoted him higher than all the other leaders.

Psalm 56:5

My enemies are always twisting my words. They are always making plans against me.

Psalm 56:7

God, send them away because of the bad things they did. Show your anger and defeat those people.

Psalm 112:7

They will not be afraid of bad news. They are confident because they trust in the Lord.

Psalm 112:8

They remain confident and without fear, so they defeat their enemies.