Proverbs 28:20

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 28:20

BSB
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
AKJV
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that makes haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
CPDV
A faithful man shall be greatly praised. But whoever rushes to become rich will not be innocent.
ERV
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
NHEB
A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
SMT
A man of faithfulness multiplied blessings: and he hasting to be rich shall not be innocent.

Commentary for Proverbs 28:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 28:20
Summary
Loyalty receives rewards; greed brings judgment
Event
Faithful versus greedy outcomes compared
Estimated Time Period
c. 950-700 BC
Category
Wisdom