Proverbs 10:15

New Century Version

Having lots of money protects the rich, but having no money destroys the poor.

Cross References

Psalm 49:6

They trust in their money and brag about their riches.

Psalm 52:7

“Look what happened to the man who did not depend on God but depended on his money. He grew strong by his evil plans.”

Proverbs 14:20

The poor are rejected, even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.

Proverbs 18:11

Rich people trust their wealth to protect them. They think it is like the high walls of a city.

Proverbs 19:7

Poor people’s relatives avoid them; even their friends stay far away. They run after them, begging, but they are gone.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

Wisdom is like money: they both help. But wisdom is better, because it can save whoever has it.

Jeremiah 9:23

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

Mark 10:24

The followers were amazed at what Jesus said. But he 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 enough good things stored to last for many years. Rest, eat, drink, and enjoy life!” ’

1 Timothy 6:17

Command those who are rich with things of this world not to be proud. Tell them to hope in God, not in their uncertain riches. God richly gives us everything to enjoy.