Proverbs 28:20
A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
21To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.
Cross References
2 Kings 5:20And Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master has spared Naaman, this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought; but as Jehovah liveth, I will run after him and take somewhat of him.
Psalms 101:6Mine 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.
Proverbs 10:6Blessings are upon the head of a righteous [man]; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.
Proverbs 17:5Whoso mocketh a poor [man] reproacheth his Maker; he that is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent.
Proverbs 20:21An inheritance obtained hastily at the beginning will not be blessed in the end.
Proverbs 28:22He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:20
19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. Note, 1. Those that are diligent in their callings take the way to live comfortably: He that tills his land, and tends his shop, and minds his business, whatever it is, he shall have plenty of bread, of that which is necessary for himself and his family and with which he may be charitable to the poor; he shall eat the labour of his hands. 2. Those that are idle, and careless, and… Read the whole commentary →