When it comes to managing our finances, many people feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to navigate the complex world of money. In these times, it’s incredibly helpful to remember that we have a timeless resource at our fingertips, full of practical advice and divine guidance: the Bible. With over 110 Bible verses about money, there’s no shortage of wisdom to be gleaned from this sacred text, as it covers everything from budgeting and saving, to tithing and responsible stewardship.
As believers, it’s essential that we understand God’s perspective on wealth management, and ensure that our financial decisions align with His Word. After all, as the Bible so clearly reminds us, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). By exploring the numerous Bible verses about money, we’ll gain a greater understanding of God’s design for our financial lives and learn how to align our hearts with His purpose.
To make it easier for you to navigate these valuable financial insights, I’ve handpicked these Bible verses about money and categorized them in a way that resonates with our daily financial journey. Whether you’re seeking advice on tithing or trying to break free from the love of money, these verses will illuminate the path and provide comfort in the promises of God’s provision.
Financial Wisdom from Proverbs and Psalms
1. Proverbs 10:4
“Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.”
2. Proverbs 13:11
“Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows.”
3. Proverbs 22:7
“The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is a slave to the lender.”
4. Proverbs 21:20
“The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.”
5. Proverbs 22:1
“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.”
6. Proverbs 27:23
“Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds.”
7. Proverbs 13:22
“A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.”
8. Proverbs 10:22
“The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it.”
9. Psalm 37:21
“The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously.”
10. Proverbs 14:31
“Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.”
11. Proverbs 28:27
“Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.”
12. Proverbs 11:25
“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”
13. Psalm 112:5
“Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.”
14. Proverbs 15:27
“A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live.”
15. Proverbs 3:9-10
“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.”
16. Proverbs 11:4
“Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.”
17. Proverbs 23:4-5
“Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness. Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.”
18. Proverbs 21:5
“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.”
19. Proverbs 22:16
“One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.”
20. Psalm 15:5
“who lends money to the poor without interest; who does not accept a bribe against the innocent. Whoever does these things will never be shaken.”
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Biblical Guidance on Debt and Borrowing
21. Romans 13:8
“Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.”
22. Deuteronomy 28:12
“The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none.”
23. Proverbs 22:26-27
“Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts; if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you.”
24. Exodus 22:25
“If you lend money to any of my people with you who is poor, you shall not be like a moneylender to him, and you shall not exact interest from him.”
25. Deuteronomy 15:1-2
“At the end of every seven years you must cancel debts. This is how it is to be done: Every creditor shall cancel any loan they have made to a fellow Israelite. They shall not require payment from anyone among their own people because the Lord’s time for canceling debts has been proclaimed.”
26. Leviticus 25:35-37
“If any of your fellow Israelites become poor and are unable to support themselves among you, help them as you would a foreigner and stranger, so they can continue to live among you. Do not take interest or any profit from them, but fear your God, so that they may continue to live among you. You must not lend them money at interest or sell them food at a profit.”
27. Psalm 37:21
“The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously.”
28. Proverbs 3:27-28
“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. Do not say to your neighbor, ‘Come back tomorrow, and I’ll give it to you,’ when you already have it with you.”
29. Proverbs 22:7
“The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is a slave to the lender.”
30. Matthew 5:42
“Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.”
31. Proverbs 19:17
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward them for what they have done.”
32. Deuteronomy 23:19-20
“Do not charge a fellow Israelite interest, whether on money, food or anything else that may earn interest. You may charge a foreigner interest, but not a fellow Israelite, so that the Lord your God may bless you in everything you put your hand to in the land you are entering to possess.”
33. 2 Kings 4:7
“She went and told the man of God, and he said, ‘Go, sell the oil and pay your debts. You and your sons can live on what is left.'”
34. Nehemiah 5:10-11
“I and my brothers and my men are also lending the people money and grain. But let us stop charging interest! Give back to them immediately their fields, vineyards, olive groves and houses, and also the interest you are charging them.”
35. Luke 7:41-42
“Two people owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he forgave the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?”
Tithing and Generosity: God’s Commandments
36. Malachi 3:10
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this, says the Lord Almighty, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.”
37. 2 Corinthians 9:7
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
38. Proverbs 3:9
“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops.”
39. Deuteronomy 14:22-23
“Be sure to set aside a tenth of all that your fields produce each year. Eat the tithe of your grain, new wine, and olive oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks in the presence of the Lord your God at the place he will choose as a dwelling for his Name, so that you may learn to revere the Lord your God always.”
40. Luke 6:38
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
41. 1 Corinthians 16:2
“On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.”
42. Leviticus 27:30-31
“‘A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord. Whoever would redeem any of their tithe must add a fifth of the value to it.'”
43. Deuteronomy 15:7-8
“If anyone is poor among your fellow Israelites in any of the towns of the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward them. Rather, be openhanded and freely lend them whatever they need.”
44. Acts 20:35
“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'”
45. 2 Corinthians 8:9
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.”
46. Mark 12:41-44
“Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, ‘Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth, but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.'”
47. 1 Timothy 6:18-19
“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way, they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.”
The Love of Money: Warnings and Dangers
48.1 Timothy 6:10
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.”
49.Hebrews 13:5
“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'”
50. Matthew 6:24
“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”
51. Ecclesiastes 5:10
“Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless.”
52. Luke 12:15
“Then he said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.'”
53. 1 Timothy 6:6-9
“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.”
54. Matthew 19:21-24
“Jesus answered, ‘If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.’ When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth. Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again, I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdo m of God.'”
55. Proverbs 28:20
“A faithful person will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.”
56. Proverbs 15:16
“Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.”
57. Ecclesiastes 5:13-14
“This is a grievous evil: As everyone comes, so they depart, and what do they gain, since they toil for the wind? All their days they eat in darkness, with great frustration, affliction, and anger.”
58. Psalm 62:10
“Though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them.”
59. James 5:1-3
“Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days.”
60. Matthew 6:19-21
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
61. Proverbs 11:28
“Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.”
Trusting God’s Provision and Promises
62. Philippians 4:19
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
63. Matthew 6:33
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
64. Psalm 37:25
“I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.”
65. Proverbs 10:3
“The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.”
66. 2 Corinthians 9:8
“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
67. Deuteronomy 8:18
“But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.”
68. Psalm 34:10
“The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.”
69. Proverbs 10:22
“The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, without painful toil for it.”
70. Matthew 7:11
“If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!”
71. Luke 12:24
“Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!”
72. 1 Kings 17:13-16
“Elijah said to her, ‘Don’t be afraid. Go home and do as you have said. But first, make a small loaf of bread for me from what you have and bring it to me, and then make something for yourself and your son. For this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be used up, and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the Lord sends rain on the land.’ She went away and did as Elijah had told her. So there was food every day for Elijah and for the woman and her family.”
73. 2 Corinthians 12:9
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
74. Proverbs 8:18-21
“With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity. My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me and making their treasuries full.”
75. Psalm 23:1
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
76. Philippians 4:11-13
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Stewardship: Managing God’s Blessings Responsibly
77. Luke 14:28-30
“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, saying, ‘This person began to build and wasn’t able to finish.'”
78. Ecclesiastes 11:2
“Give portions to seven, yes to eight, for you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.”
79. Genesis 41:35-36
“They should collect all the food of these good years that are coming and store up the grain under the authority of Pharaoh, to be kept in the cities for food. This food should be held in reserve for the country, to be used during the seven years of famine that will come upon Egypt, so that the country may not be ruined by the famine.”
80. Proverbs 27:12
“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.”
81. Luke 16:11
“So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?”
82. Proverbs 21:5
“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.”
83. 1 Timothy 5:8
“Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”
84. Luke 16:10
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”
85. Proverbs 24:3-4
“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.”
86. Proverbs 13:11
“Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.”
87. Proverbs 6:6-8
“Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.”
88. Ecclesiastes 5:18-20
“This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot. Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God. They seldom reflect on the days of their life because God keeps them occupied with gladness of heart.”
89. Matthew 25:14-30
For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away. As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
90. Colossians 3:23-24
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
91. Proverbs 22:29
“Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.”
92. 2 Thessalonians 3:10
“For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: ‘The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.'”
93. Proverbs 16:3
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
94. Proverbs 12:11
“Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.”
95. 1 Corinthians 4:2
“Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.”
96. Proverbs 31:16
“She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.”
Money and Eternity: Heavenly Investments
97. Luke 12:33-34
“Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
98. Matthew 6:19-21
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
99. Mark 10:21-22
“Jesus looked at him and loved him. ‘One thing you lack,’ he said. ‘Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.’ At this, the man’s face fell. He went away sad because he had great wealth.”
100. 1 Timothy 6:17-19
“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.”
101. Matthew 19:29
“And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.”
102. Hebrews 11:26
“(Moses) regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt because he was looking ahead to his reward.”
103. 2 Corinthians 4:18
“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
104. Mark 8:36
“What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?”
105. 1 Peter 1:4
“An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.”
106. Matthew 25:34
“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.'”
107. John 6:27
“Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.”
108. Revelation 21:7
“Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God, and they will be my children.”
109. 2 Corinthians 5:1
“For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.”
110. Revelation 22:12
“Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done.”
111. Luke 16:9
“I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings.”
112. Colossians 3:2
“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
113. Matthew 19:21
“Jesus answered, ‘If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.'”
114. Luke 18:29-30
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus said to them, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or sisters or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God will fail to receive many times as much in this age, and in the age to come eternal life.”
115. 1 Peter 5:4
“And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.”
116. 1 Corinthians 3:12-14
“If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, or straw, their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward.”
The Bible is filled with countless verses that teach us about the importance of money, possessing financial wisdom, the dangers of loving money, and the value of being responsible stewards of the resources God has given us. These teachings remind us to recognize God’s provision and to trust in Him rather than material wealth. We are called not only to master personal finance but also to be generous, compassionate, and focused on eternal treasures above earthly possessions.
As we have explored these Bible verses about money, it becomes clear that God has given us comprehensive guidance on how to navigate the financial aspects of our lives. By applying these biblical principles, we can develop a healthy attitude towards money, prioritize our relationship with God, and ultimately find contentment and success in our financial and eternal lives. Let’s strive to keep our hearts centered on God and always remember that He is the ultimate provider and the source of true wealth.
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