Proverbs 10:15

Modern King James Version

The rich man's wealth is his strong city; the ruin of the poor is their poverty.

Cross References

Psalm 49:6

Those who trust in their wealth, and their many riches, boast themselves.

Psalm 52:7

Behold, the man who did not make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, he was strong in his wickedness.

Proverbs 14:20

The poor is hated even by his own neighbor, but the rich has many friends.

Proverbs 18:11

The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own mind.

Proverbs 19:7

All the brothers of the poor man hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him? He pursues them with words, yet they are lacking.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

For wisdom is a defense, and money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it.

Jeremiah 9:23

So says Jehovah, Do not let the wise glory in his wisdom, nor let the mighty glory in his might; do not let the rich glory in his riches;

Mark 10:24

And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answering again said to them, Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

Luke 12:19

And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take your ease, eat drink and be merry.

1 Timothy 6:17

Charge the rich in this world that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, He offering to us richly all things to enjoy,