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Proverbs 28:20

A faythfull man shalbe fylled with blessinges, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be vngyltie.

Bible (Bishops')

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19He that tylleth his lande shall haue plenteousnes of bread: but he that foloweth idle persons, shall haue pouertie inough.

21To haue respect of persons [in iudgement] is not good, for that man wyll do wrong, yea euen for a peece of bread.

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Cross References

Proverbs 10:6Blessinges are vpon the head of the righteous: and the mouth of the vngodly kepeth mischiefe in secrete.

Proverbs 17:5Who so scorneth the poore, blasphemeth his maker: and he that is glad at [another mans] hurt, shall not be vnpunished.

Proverbs 20:21The heritage that commeth hastylye at the first, shall not be blessed at the ende.

Proverbs 28:22He that wyll be riche all to soone, hath an euyll eye: and considereth not that pouertie shall come vpon hym.

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

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