Proverbs 28:22

He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 28:22

BSB
A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
AKJV
He that hastens to be rich has an evil eye, and considers not that poverty shall come on him.
CPDV
A man who hurries to become rich, and who envies others, does not know that destitution will overwhelm him.
ERV
He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
NHEB
A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.
SMT
A man of evil eye hasted for riches, and knew not that want shall come upon him.

Commentary for Proverbs 28:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 28:22
Summary
Greed blinds one to inevitable poverty's approach
Event
Greedy person ignores poverty's approach
Estimated Time Period
c. 950-700 BC
Category
Wisdom