This Psalm is a lecture to humans to forsake not their primary interest in, love for and devotion to Yahweh. Worldly riches will not be taken with them after death, and it cannot be used to redeem their way into heaven--indeed, it is implied that worldly wealth may lead them right down to hell.
It could, but being prudent, we apply the law of moderation. We need to work and acquire worldly wealth to take care of ourselves materially, and to be happy and enjoy life. We need enough wealth to have a sound financial foundation from which to launch our life of individuating.
After that point is reached then obsessing about amassing worldly wealth could be a vain and sinful pursuit. Money is a tool not an end, and can be used for good or evil.
If one is poor but evil in the world, then one can burn. If one is rich but good in the world, then one can b saved. Wealth is a tool wield by the willful intent of the wielder--so land on the right side of things.
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