1102 verses about Money

Lay your treasure in the dust, the gold of Ophir among the stones of the brooks.

The Almighty will be your treasure, and precious silver to you.

Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare clothing as the clay;

he may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.

“Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place for gold which they refine.

Sapphires come from its rocks. It has dust of gold.

It can’t be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for its price.

It can’t be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

Gold and glass can’t equal it, neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.

The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, Neither shall it be valued with pure gold.

“If I have made gold my hope, and have said to the fine gold, ‘You are my confidence;’

If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gotten much;

if I have eaten its fruits without money, or have caused its owners to lose their life,

Don’t let riches entice you to wrath, neither let the great size of a bribe turn you aside.

Would your wealth sustain you in distress, or all the might of your strength?

Will traders barter for him? Will they part him among the merchants?

Then came there to him all his brothers, and all his sisters, and all those who had been of his acquaintance before, and ate bread with him in his house. They comforted him, and consoled him concerning all the evil that Yahweh had brought on him. Everyone also gave him a piece of money, and everyone a ring of gold.

he who doesn’t lend out his money for usury, nor take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be shaken.

from men by your hand, Yahweh, from men of the world, whose portion is in this life. You fill the belly of your cherished ones. Your sons have plenty, and they store up wealth for their children.

in whose hands is wickedness, their right hand is full of bribes.

Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked.

The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously.

You sell your people for nothing, and have gained nothing from their sale.

The daughter of Tyre comes with a gift. The rich among the people entreat your favor.

Those who trust in their wealth, and boast in the multitude of their riches—

none of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give God a ransom for him.

For the redemption of their life is costly, no payment is ever enough,

For he sees that wise men die; likewise the fool and the senseless perish, and leave their wealth to others.

Don’t be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

A man who has riches without understanding, is like the animals that perish.

“Behold, this is the man who didn’t make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.”

Don’t trust in oppression. Don’t become vain in robbery. If riches increase, don’t set your heart on them.

They shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba. Men shall pray for him continually. They shall bless him all day long.

Behold, these are the wicked. Being always at ease, they increase in riches.

He brought them out with silver and gold. There was not one feeble person among his tribes.

Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever.

It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.

The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. YUD

You shall cast your lot among us. We’ll all have one purse.”

So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain. It takes away the life of its owners.

Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase:

so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.

Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.

lest strangers feast on your wealth, and your labors enrich another man’s house.

My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, if you have struck your hands in pledge for a stranger;

but if he is found, he shall restore seven times. He shall give all the wealth of his house.

He won’t regard any ransom, neither will he rest content, though you give many gifts.

He has taken a bag of money with him. He will come home at the full moon.”

Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.

With me are riches, honor, enduring wealth, and prosperity.

My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; my yield than choice silver.

that I may give wealth to those who love me. I fill their treasuries.

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.

The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

Yahweh’s blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.

Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.

He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.

There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.

The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.

In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.

He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.

The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.

Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.

Differing weights and differing measures, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.

Take the garment of one who puts up collateral for a stranger; and hold him in pledge for a wayward woman.

An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning, won’t be blessed in the end.

Yahweh detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing.

The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.

A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.

A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.

The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life.

The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.

Don’t you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts.

Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.

Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky.

Take his garment when he puts up collateral for a stranger. Hold it for a wayward woman!

Know well the state of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds:

for riches are not forever, nor does the crown endure to all generations.