Proverbs 28:20

Authorized King James Version (1611)

¶ A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

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  • Prov 13:11 : 11 ¶ Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
  • Prov 20:21 : 21 ¶ An inheritance [may be] gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.
  • Luke 16:10-12 : 10 ‹He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.› 11 ‹If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true› [riches]? 12 ‹And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?›
  • Prov 28:22 : 22 ¶ He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
  • Luke 12:42 : 42 And the Lord said, ‹Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom› [his] ‹lord shall make ruler over his household, to give› [them their] ‹portion of meat in due season?›
  • Luke 16:1 : 1 ¶ And he said also unto his disciples, ‹There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.›
  • 1 Cor 4:2-5 : 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self. 4 For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. 5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.
  • 1 Tim 6:9-9 : 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
  • Rev 2:10 : 10 ‹Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast› [some] ‹of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.›
  • Rev 2:13 : 13 ‹I know thy works, and where thou dwellest,› [even] ‹where Satan's seat› [is]: ‹and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas› [was] ‹my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.›
  • Prov 23:4 : 4 ¶ Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
  • Prov 17:5 : 5 ¶ Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: [and] he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
  • Prov 20:6 : 6 ¶ Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
  • 1 Sam 22:14 : 14 Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who [is so] faithful among all thy servants as David, which is the king's son in law, and goeth at thy bidding, and is honourable in thine house?
  • 2 Kgs 5:20-27 : 20 ¶ But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, [as] the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him. 21 So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw [him] running after him, he lighted down from the chariot to meet him, and said, [Is] all well? 22 And he said, All [is] well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments. 23 And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and laid [them] upon two of his servants; and they bare [them] before him. 24 And when he came to the tower, he took [them] from their hand, and bestowed [them] in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed. 25 But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said unto him, Whence [comest thou], Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whither. 26 And he said unto him, Went not mine heart [with thee], when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? [Is it] a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants? 27 The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper [as white] as snow.
  • Neh 7:2 : 2 That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he [was] a faithful man, and feared God above many.
  • Ps 101:6 : 6 Mine eyes [shall be] upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.
  • Ps 112:4-9 : 4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: [he is] gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. 5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. 6 ¶ Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. 7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. 8 His heart [is] established, he shall not be afraid, until he see [his desire] upon his enemies. 9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
  • Prov 10:6 : 6 ¶ Blessings [are] upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

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  • 83%

    21 ¶ To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece of bread [that] man will transgress.

    22 ¶ He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

  • 19 ¶ He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.

  • 21 ¶ An inheritance [may be] gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.

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    26 ¶ He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing [shall be] upon the head of him that selleth [it].

    27 ¶ He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

    28 ¶ He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

    29 ¶ He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool [shall be] servant to the wise of heart.

  • 4 ¶ He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

  • 8 ¶ He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

  • 27 ¶ He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

  • 5 ¶ The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.

  • Prov 13:7-8
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    7 ¶ There is that maketh himself rich, yet [hath] nothing: [there is] that maketh himself poor, yet [hath] great riches.

    8 ¶ The ransom of a man's life [are] his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

  • 6 ¶ Better [is] the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than [he that is] perverse [in his] ways, though he [be] rich.

  • 16 ¶ He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches, and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want.

  • 11 ¶ Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

  • 22 ¶ The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

  • 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

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    10 ‹He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.›

    11 ‹If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true› [riches]?

  • 21 ‹So› [is] ‹he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.›

  • Prov 23:4-5
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    4 ¶ Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.

    5 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for [riches] certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.

  • 11 ¶ He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain [persons is] void of understanding.

  • 17 ¶ He that loveth pleasure [shall be] a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

  • 24 ¶ There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.

  • 27 ¶ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

  • 26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

  • 25 ¶ He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

  • 7 Lo, [this is] the man [that] made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, [and] strengthened himself in his wickedness.

  • 11 [As] the partridge sitteth [on eggs], and hatcheth [them] not; [so] he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.

  • 18 ¶ The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness [shall be] a sure reward.

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    10 ¶ Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good [things] in possession.

    11 ¶ The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

  • 22 ¶ A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner [is] laid up for the just.

  • 27 ¶ The slothful [man] roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.

  • 1 ¶ Better [is] the poor that walketh in his integrity, than [he that is] perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

  • 10 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart [upon them].

  • 14 ¶ Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

  • 29 ¶ Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean [men].

  • 9 ¶ He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

  • 6 ¶ In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

  • 20 ¶ He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy [is] he.

  • 22 For [such as be] blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and [they that be] cursed of him shall be cut off.

  • 5 [He that] putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these [things] shall never be moved.

  • 29 He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, neither shall he prolong the perfection thereof upon the earth.

  • 4 ¶ Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.

  • 6 ¶ Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?

  • 14 But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and [there is] nothing in his hand.