Psalm 49:17

Misplaced Trust In Wealth

¹⁶ Do not be afraid when a man gets rich,
when the wealth of his house increases.
¹⁷ For when he dies, he will take nothing at all;
his wealth will not follow him down.
¹⁸ Though he praises himself during his lifetime—
and people praise you when you do well for yourself—

Away with Him

1 Timothy 6:7

For we brought nothing into the world,
and we can take nothing out.

Job 27:19

He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more;
when he opens his eyes, it is gone.

Job 1:21

saying:

Naked I came from my mother’s womb,
and naked I will leave this life.
The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away.
Praise the name of Yahweh.

Psalm 17:14

With Your hand, Lord, save me from men,
from men of the world
whose portion is in this life:
You fill their bellies with what You have in store;
their sons are satisfied,
and they leave their surplus to their children.

Ecclesiastes 5:15

As he came from his mother’s womb, so he will go again, naked as he came; he will take nothing for his efforts that he can carry in his hands.

Isaiah 5:14

Therefore Sheol enlarges its throat
and opens wide its enormous jaws,
and down go Zion’s dignitaries, her masses,
her crowds, and those who carouse in her!

Isaiah 10:3

What will you do on the day of punishment
when devastation comes from far away?
Who will you run to for help?
Where will you leave your wealth?

Luke 12:20

“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared—whose will they be?’

Luke 16:24

‘Father Abraham!’ he called out, ‘Have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this flame!’

1 Corinthians 15:43

sown in dishonor, raised in glory;
sown in weakness, raised in power;