Proverbs 28:20
A faithful man is rich with blessings;but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
21To show partiality is not good;yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
Cross References
2 Kings 5:20But 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 the Lord lives, I will run after him, and take something from him."
Psalms 101:6My 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.
Proverbs 10:6Blessings are on the head of the righteous,but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 17:5Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker.He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 20:21An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning,won't be blessed in the end.
Proverbs 28:22A stingy man hurries after riches,and doesn't know that poverty waits for 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 →