Psalm 1:3
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3 They are like trees
planted by streams of water,
which yield their fruit in its season,
and their leaves do not wither.
In all that they do, they prosper.(A)
Psalm 52:7
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7 “See the one who would not take
refuge in God
but trusted in abundant riches
and sought refuge in wealth!”[a](A)
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- 52.7 Syr Tg: Heb in his destruction
Jeremiah 17:8
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8 They shall be like a tree planted by water,
sending out its roots by the stream.
It shall not fear when heat comes,
and its leaves shall stay green;
in the year of drought it is not anxious,
and it does not cease to bear fruit.(A)
Mark 10:24
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24 And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is[a] to enter the kingdom of God!(A)
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- 10.24 Other ancient authorities add for those who trust in riches
1 Timothy 6:17
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17 As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches but rather on God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.(A)
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