Even those who trustin their wealthAnd boastin the abundanceof their riches?
Instructthosewho are richin thispresentworldnot to be conceitedorto fix their hopeon the uncertaintyof riches,but on God,who richlysuppliesus with all thingsto enjoy.
Thussaysthe LORD,"Let not a wisemanboastof his wisdom,and let not the mightymanboastof his might,let not a richmanboastof his riches;
"Behold,the manwho would not makeGodhis refuge,But trustedin the abundanceof his riches[And] was strongin his [evil] desire."
The discipleswere amazedat His words.But Jesusansweredagainand saidto them, "Children,howhardit is to enterthe kingdomof God!
And I will sayto my soul,"Soul,you havemanygoodslaidup for manyyears[to come]; take your ease,eat,drink[and] be merry."'
And Ephraimsaid,"SurelyI have becomerich,I have foundwealthfor myself; In allmy laborsthey will findin me Noiniquity,which[would be] sin."
When you setyour eyeson it, it is gone.For [wealth] certainlymakesitself wingsLike an eaglethat flies[toward] the heavens.
He who trustsin his richeswill fall,But the righteouswill flourishlike the [green] leaf.
The richman'swealthis his fortress,The ruinof the pooris their poverty.
Do not trustin oppressionAnd do not vainlyhopein robbery;Ifrichesincrease,do not set[your] heart[upon them].
Then Hamanrecountedto them the gloryof his riches,and the numberof his sons,and every[instance] wherethe kinghad magnifiedhim and howhe had promotedhim abovethe princesand servantsof the king.
Alldaylong they distortmy words;Alltheir thoughtsare againstme for evil.
Becauseof wickedness,castthem forth,In angerputdownthe peoples,O God!
He will not feareviltidings;His heartis steadfast,trustingin the LORD.
His heartis upheld,he will not fear,Untilhe looks[with satisfaction] on his adversaries.
