He displayed the glorious wealth of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness for a total of 180 days.

Now Jacob heard what Laban's sons were saying: "Jacob has taken all that was our father's and has built this wealth from what belonged to our father."

If I placed my confidence in gold or called fine gold my trust,

if I have rejoiced because my wealth is great or because my own hand has acquired [so] much,

They trust in their wealth and boast of their abundant riches.

Do not be afraid when a man gets rich, when the wealth of his house increases.

For when he dies, he will take nothing at all; his wealth will not follow him down.

For he says: Aren't all my commanders kings?

This is what the LORD says: The wise must not boast in his wisdom; the mighty must not boast in his might; the rich must not boast in his riches.

But the one who boasts should boast in this, that he understands and knows Me-- that I am the LORD, showing faithful love, justice, and righteousness on the earth, for I delight in these things. [This is] the LORD's declaration.

the king exclaimed, "Is this not Babylon the Great that I have built by my vast power to be a royal residence and to display my majestic glory?"

But the disciples were astonished at His words. Again Jesus said to them, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!

Then I'll say to myself, "You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself."'

"But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared-- whose will they be?'

Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy.

including Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,

Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha.

Even if his children increase, they are destined for the sword; his descendants will never have enough food.

Those who survive him will be buried by the plague, yet their widows will not weep [for them].

I have seen Ephraim like Tyre, planted in a meadow, so Ephraim will bring out his children to the executioner.

Give them, LORD-- What should You give? Give them a womb that miscarries and breasts that are dry!

After all this took place, King Ahasuerus honored Haman, son of Hammedatha the Agagite. He promoted him in rank and gave him a higher position than all the other officials.