Proverbs 28:20

KJV1611 – Modern English

A faithful person shall abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich shall not be innocent.

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  • Prov 13:11 : 11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished, but he who gathers by labor shall increase.
  • Prov 20:21 : 21 An inheritance may be gained hastily at the beginning, but its end shall not be blessed.
  • Luke 16:10-12 : 10 He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much: and he who is unjust in what is least is also unjust in much. 11 If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will commit to your trust the true riches? 12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who will give you what is your own?
  • Prov 28:22 : 22 He who hastens to be rich has an evil eye and does not consider 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 food in due season?
  • Luke 16:1 : 1 And he also said to his disciples, There was a certain rich man who had a steward; and he was accused to him of wasting 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 by you, or by man's judgment; indeed, I do not even judge myself. 4 For I know nothing against myself, yet I am not justified by this; but He who judges me is the Lord. 5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts; and then each person will receive praise from God.
  • 1 Tim 6:9-9 : 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil: which while some coveted after, they have strayed from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
  • Rev 2:10 : 10 Fear none of those things which you will suffer. Behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you a crown of life.
  • Rev 2:13 : 13 I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan's throne is. And you hold fast to my name, and have not denied my faith even in those days when Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.
  • Prov 23:4 : 4 Do not labor to be rich; cease from your own wisdom.
  • Prov 17:5 : 5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker, and he who is glad at calamity shall not go unpunished.
  • Prov 20:6 : 6 Most men will proclaim each 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 your servants as David, who is the king's son-in-law, and goes at your bidding, and is honorable in your house?
  • 2 Kgs 5:20-27 : 20 But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master has spared Naaman this Syrian, by not receiving from his hands what he brought: but, as the LORD lives, I will run after him, and take something from him. 21 So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running after him, he got down from the chariot to meet him, and said, Is all well? 22 And he said, All is well. My master has sent me, saying, Behold, now there have come to me from Mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: please give them a talent of silver, and two changes of clothing. 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 clothing, and laid them on two of his servants; and they carried them before him. 24 And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hands, and stored 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 to him, Where have you been, Gehazi? And he said, Your servant went nowhere. 26 And he said to him, Did not my heart go with you, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet you? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive clothing, olive groves, and vineyards, sheep, oxen, male servants, and female servants? 27 Therefore the leprosy of Naaman shall cling to you, and to your descendants forever. 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 My eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he who walks in a blameless way, he shall serve me.
  • Ps 112:4-9 : 4 Unto the upright, there arises light in the darkness; he is gracious, full of compassion, and righteous. 5 A good man shows favor and lends; he will guide his affairs with discretion. 6 Surely he shall not be moved forever; the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. 7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. 8 His heart is established; he shall not be afraid until he sees his desire upon his enemies. 9 He has dispersed, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.
  • Prov 10:6 : 6 Blessings are upon the head of the just, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 28:21-22
    2 verses
    83%

    21To show partiality is not good; for a piece of bread that man will transgress.

    22He who hastens to be rich has an evil eye and does not consider that poverty shall come upon him.

  • Prov 28:19
    82%

    19He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who follows vain persons shall have poverty enough.

  • Prov 20:21
    79%

    21An inheritance may be gained hastily at the beginning, but its end shall not be blessed.

  • Prov 11:26-29
    4 verses
    79%

    26The people shall curse him who withholds grain, but blessing shall be on the head of him who sells it.

    27He who diligently seeks good procures favor, but he who seeks evil, it shall come to him.

    28He who trusts in his riches shall fall, but the righteous shall flourish like a branch.

    29He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind, and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

  • Prov 10:4
    77%

    4He becomes poor who deals with a slack hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

  • Prov 28:8
    76%

    8He who by usury and unjust gain increases his wealth gathers it for one who will pity the poor.

  • Prov 28:27
    76%

    27He who gives to the poor shall not lack, but he who hides his eyes will have many curses.

  • Prov 21:5
    76%

    5The thoughts of the diligent lead only to abundance, but everyone who is hasty, only to poverty.

  • Prov 13:7-8
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    75%

    7There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; there is one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.

    8The ransom of a man's life are his riches, but the poor hears not rebuke.

  • Prov 28:6
    75%

    6Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

  • Prov 22:16
    75%

    16He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he who gives to the rich, shall surely come to want.

  • Prov 13:11
    75%

    11Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished, but he who gathers by labor shall increase.

  • Prov 10:22
    75%

    22The blessing of the LORD makes rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.

  • 1 Tim 6:9
    75%

    9But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

  • Luke 16:10-11
    2 verses
    73%

    10He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much: and he who is unjust in what is least is also unjust in much.

    11If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

  • Luke 12:21
    73%

    21So is he that lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

  • Prov 23:4-5
    2 verses
    73%

    4Do not labor to be rich; cease from your own wisdom.

    5Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.

  • Prov 12:11
    73%

    11He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, but he who follows vain persons is void of understanding.

  • Prov 21:17
    73%

    17He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.

  • Prov 11:24
    73%

    24There is one who scatters, and yet increases; and there is one who withholds more than is right, and it leads to poverty.

  • Prov 15:27
    73%

    27He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

  • Prov 21:26
    72%

    26He covets greedily all day long, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.

  • Prov 28:25
    72%

    25He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, but he who puts his trust in the LORD shall be made prosperous.

  • Ps 52:7
    72%

    7Look, this is the man that did not make God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.

  • Jer 17:11
    72%

    11As the partridge sits on eggs, and hatches them not; so he that gets riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.

  • Prov 11:18
    72%

    18The wicked works a deceitful work, but he who sows righteousness shall have a sure reward.

  • Prov 28:10-11
    2 verses
    72%

    10Whoever causes the righteous to go astray in an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the upright shall have good things in possession.

    11The rich man is wise in his own eyes, but the poor who has understanding searches him out.

  • Prov 13:22
    72%

    22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the just.

  • Prov 12:27
    72%

    27The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, but diligence is a man's precious possession.

  • Prov 19:1
    72%

    1Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

  • Ps 62:10
    72%

    10Trust not in oppression, and do not become vain in robbery; if riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.

  • Prov 28:14
    72%

    14Happy is the man who always fears, but he who hardens his heart will fall into mischief.

  • Prov 22:29
    72%

    29Do you see a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before obscure men.

  • Prov 22:9
    71%

    9He who has a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor.

  • Prov 15:6
    71%

    6In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but in the income of the wicked is trouble.

  • Prov 16:20
    71%

    20He who deals wisely in a matter will find good, and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.

  • Ps 37:22
    71%

    22For those blessed by him shall inherit the earth, but those cursed by him shall be cut off.

  • Ps 15:5
    71%

    5He who does not put out his money at usury, nor take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved.

  • Job 15:29
    71%

    29He shall not be rich, nor shall his wealth continue, nor shall he prolong the perfection of it upon the earth.

  • Prov 11:4
    71%

    4Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.

  • Prov 20:6
    71%

    6Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, but a faithful man who can find?

  • Eccl 5:14
    71%

    14But those riches perish through misfortune, and he begets a son, and there is nothing in his hand.