Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Getting Rich?
15 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Getting Rich in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about getting rich. This collection of 17 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Getting Rich
- 1Deuteronomy 8:18
“But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.”
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- 3Proverbs 13:11
“Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. by labour: Heb. with the hand”
KJV - 4Proverbs 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.”
KJV - 5Proverbs 21:20
“There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.”
KJV - 6Proverbs 22:7
“The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender . the lender: Heb. the man that lendeth”
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- 8Proverbs 28:20
“A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. innocent: or, unpunished”
KJV - 9Proverbs 28:22
“He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. hasteth: or, hath and evil eye hasteth to be rich”
KJV - 10Ecclesiastes 5:10
“He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Getting Rich? (10 Verses)
“But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.”
“The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.”
“Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. by labour: Heb. with the hand”
“A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.”
“There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.”
“The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender . the lender: Heb. the man that lendeth”
“Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.”
“A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. innocent: or, unpunished”
“He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. hasteth: or, hath and evil eye hasteth to be rich”
“He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Getting Rich? (5 Verses)
“Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?”
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
“It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.”
“There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:”
“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.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Getting Rich
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about getting rich. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about getting rich and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about getting rich is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on getting rich needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about getting rich with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about getting rich, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Getting Rich?
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