"Look at the man who did not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his wealth and strengthened himself by destruction." Cross References Psalm 10:5 He is secure in his ways at all times; Your lofty judgments are far from him; he sneers at all his foes. Psalm 10:6 He says to himself, "I will not be moved; from age to age I am free of distress." Psalm 49:6 They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches. Psalm 62:10 Place no trust in extortion, or false hope in stolen goods. If your riches increase, do not set your heart upon them. Psalm 73:12 Behold, these are the wicked--always carefree as they increase their wealth. Proverbs 10:15 The wealth of the rich man is his fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor. Isaiah 47:10 You were secure in your wickedness; you said, 'No one sees me.' Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray; you told yourself, 'I am, and there is none besides me.' Jeremiah 8:12 Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse, says the LORD. Jeremiah 48:7 Because you trust in your works and treasures, you too will be captured, and Chemosh will go into exile with his priests and officials. Ezekiel 28:5 By your great skill in trading you have increased your wealth, but your heart has grown proud because of it. Ezekiel 31:18 Who then is like you in glory and greatness among the trees of Eden? You also will be brought down to the depths of the earth to be with the trees of Eden. You will lie among the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword. This is Pharaoh and all his multitude, declares the Lord GOD.'" Treasury of Scripture See, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness. Lo Isaiah 14:16,17 John 19:5 made Psalm 146:3-5 Jeremiah 17:5 trusted Psalm 49:6 Psalm 62:9,10 Job 31:24,25 strengthened Psalm 73:7,11,18-20 Ecclesiastes 8:8 Hosea 12:7,8 wickedness. |