Bible Verses about 'Rich'

The Lord makes poor and rich; He humbles, He also exalts. 1 Samuel 2:7

The Lord makes poor and rich; He humbles, He also exalts. 1 Samuel 2:7	The Lord makes some poor and others rich; he brings some down and lifts others up. money almighty humility
The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower becomes the lender’s slave. Proverbs 22:7	Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender. money debt slavery

A rich person’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination. Proverbs 18:11	The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. money materialism
It is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it. Proverbs 10:22	The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. money blessing dependence
As sorrowful yet always rejoicing, as poor yet making many rich, as having nothing and yet possessing all things. 2 Corinthians 6:10	Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything. sadness joy money
Do not weary yourself to gain wealth; Stop dwelling on it. Proverbs 23:4	Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit. money greed planning
Now the brother or sister of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position; but the rich person is to glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away. James 1:9-10	Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade away like a little flower in the field. pride humility money
But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge people into ruin and destruction. 1 Timothy 6:9	But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. money greed materialism
But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our wrongdoings, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved). Ephesians 2:4-5	But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) mercy love Jesus
Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to set their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. 1 Timothy 6:17	Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. money joy materialism
I did not eat any tasty food, nor did meat or wine enter my mouth, nor did I use any ointment at all until the entire three weeks were completed. Daniel 10:3	All that time I had eaten no rich food. No meat or wine crossed my lips, and I used no fragrant lotions until those three weeks had passed. fasting food wine
Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice. Proverbs 16:8	Better to have little, with godliness, than to be rich and dishonest. righteousness money contentment
A wicked person earns deceptive wages, But one who sows righteousness gets a true reward. Proverbs 11:18	Evil people get rich for the moment, but the reward of the godly will last. sin righteousness reward
The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke. Proverbs 13:8	The rich can pay a ransom for their lives, but the poor won’t even get threatened. money materialism fear
A generous person will be prosperous, And one who gives others plenty of water will himself be given plenty. Proverbs 11:25	The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. generosity food giving
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints. Ephesians 1:18	I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance. understanding hope receiving
Wealth obtained from nothing dwindles, But one who gathers by labor increases it. Proverbs 13:11	Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time. money greed work
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly. John 10:10	The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. salvation life
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our wrongdoings, according to the riches of His grace. Ephesians 1:7	He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. sin Savior forgiveness
Then he said to them, “Go, eat the festival foods, drink the sweet drinks, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your refuge.” Nehemiah 8:10	And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” food giving joy
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13	I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. faith Spirit hope
But whoever has worldly goods and sees his brother or sister in need, and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God remain in him? 1 John 3:17	If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person? money neighbor compassion
To whom God willed to make known what the wealth of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles is, the mystery that is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27	For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory. evangelism Jesus hope
Better is the little of the righteous Than the abundance of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked will be broken, But the Lord sustains the righteous. Psalm 37:16-17	It is better to be godly and have little than to be evil and rich. For the strength of the wicked will be shattered, but the Lord takes care of the godly. sin money righteousness
For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. 1 Timothy 6:10	For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. money evil greed

“And tear your heart and not merely your garments.” Now return to the Lord your God, For He is gracious and compassionate, Slow to anger, abounding in mercy And relenting of catastrophe.

“Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead.” Return to the Lord your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He is eager to relent and not punish.