Proverbs 28:20

World English Bible (2000)

A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 13:11 : 11 Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
  • Prov 20:21 : 21 An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning, won't be blessed in the end.
  • Luke 16:10-12 : 10 He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. 11 If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? 12 If you have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own?
  • Prov 28:22 : 22 A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.
  • Luke 12:42 : 42 The Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?
  • Luke 16:1 : 1 He also said to his disciples, "There was a certain rich man who had a manager. An accusation was made to him that this man was wasting his possessions.
  • 1 Cor 4:2-5 : 2 Here, moreover, it is required of stewards, that they 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. Yes, I don't judge my own self. 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. Then each man will get his praise from God.
  • 1 Tim 6:9-9 : 9 But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
  • Rev 2:10 : 10 Don't be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.
  • Rev 2:13 : 13 "I know your works and where you dwell, where Satan's throne is. You hold firmly to my name, and didn't deny my faith in the days of Antipas my witness, my faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.
  • Prov 23:4 : 4 Don't weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.
  • Prov 17:5 : 5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
  • Prov 20:6 : 6 Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?
  • 1 Sam 22:14 : 14 Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, "Who among all your servants is so faithful as David, who is the king's son-in-law, and is taken into your council, 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 this Naaman the Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought. As Yahweh lives, I will run after him, and take something from him." 21 So Gehazi followed after Naaman. When Naaman saw one running after him, he came down from the chariot to meet him, and said, "Is all well?" 22 He said, "All is well. My master has sent me, saying, 'Behold, even now two young men of the sons of the prophets have come to me from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them a talent of silver and two changes of clothing.'" 23 Naaman said, "Be pleased to take two talents." 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 When he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and stored them in the house. Then he let the men go, and they departed. 25 But he went in, and stood before his master. Elisha said to him, "Where did you come from, Gehazi?" He said, "Your servant went nowhere." 26 He said to him, "Didn't my heart go with you, when the man turned from his chariot to meet you? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and olive groves and vineyards, and sheep and cattle, and male servants and female servants? 27 Therefore the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and to your seed forever." He went out from his presence a leper, as white as snow.
  • Neh 7:2 : 2 that I put my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the castle, in charge of Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.
  • Ps 101:6 : 6 My eyes will be on the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me. He who walks in a perfect way, he will serve me.
  • Ps 112:4-9 : 4 Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous. 5 It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment. 6 For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever. 7 He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh. 8 His heart is established. He will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries. 9 He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.
  • Prov 10:6 : 6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

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    21 To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

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  • Prov 28:19
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  • Prov 20:21
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  • Prov 11:26-29
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    28 He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

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  • Prov 10:4
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  • Prov 28:8
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  • Prov 28:27
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    27 One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

  • Prov 21:5
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  • Prov 13:7-8
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  • Prov 28:6
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  • Prov 22:16
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  • Prov 13:11
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  • Prov 10:22
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  • Luke 16:10-11
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    11 If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

  • Luke 12:21
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    4 Don't weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.

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  • Prov 12:11
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  • Prov 21:17
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    17 He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.

  • Prov 11:24
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    24 There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

  • Prov 15:27
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    27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

  • Prov 21:26
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    26 There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don't withhold.

  • Prov 28:25
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    25 One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

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

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  • Ps 62:10
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  • Prov 22:9
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  • Prov 15:6
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  • Prov 16:20
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  • Ps 37:22
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  • Ps 15:5
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  • Prov 11:4
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  • Prov 20:6
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  • Eccl 5:14
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