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• Proverbs 13:11

  Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

• Matthew 6:19–21

  Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

• Proverbs 31:16

  She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

• 2 Corinthians 9:6

  But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

• Luke 12:33–34

  Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

• 1 Timothy 6:17–19

  Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

• Proverbs 31:18

  She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

• Malachi 3:10

  Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

• Proverbs 31:24

  She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

• Matthew 25:14–30

  For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. …

• Ecclesiastes 11:2

  Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

• Proverbs 22:7

  The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.

• Proverbs 15:22

  Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

• 1 John 2:15–17

  Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

• Proverbs 21:20

  There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

• Proverbs 21:5

  The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

• 1 Timothy 6:17

  Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

• Proverbs 28:20

  A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

• Ecclesiastes 11:1–6

  Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be. …

• 1 John 3:17

  But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

• Luke 6:38

  Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

• Luke 14:28–30

  For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

• Luke 19:11–26

  And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. …

• Proverbs 3:10

  So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

• Proverbs 24:27

  Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.

• Matthew 6:21

  For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

• 1 Timothy 6:10

  For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

• Hebrews 13:5

  Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

• Acts 20:35

  I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

• Proverbs 13:22

  A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

• Proverbs 16:8

  Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

• Proverbs 6:6–8

  Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.

• Proverbs 28:8

  He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

• John 3:16–17

  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

• Proverbs 27:12

  A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

• Matthew 6:20

  But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

• Proverbs 3:9–10

  Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

• 2 Timothy 2:15

  Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

• Proverbs 27:23

  Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.

• Luke 14:13–14

  But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.