Proverbs 28:20

The Boldness of the Righteous · Proverbs 28:1–28
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Translations

Modern
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
Traditional
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
Literal
A man of faithfulness has an abundance of blessings, and the one hurrying to be rich will not be acquitted.
Latin
Vir fidelis multum laudabitur; qui autem festinat ditari non erit innocens.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

Notes

abound with blessings: You must earn wealth ethically, or it will cause harm and not last (see Proverbs 13:11, compare 10:2; 11:18; 13:22; 21:6).

Glossary

Hezekiah Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Being Faithful Being Lucky Covetousness: Leads to Injustice and Oppression Faithfulness: Blessedness of Faithfulness: Exhortation To Financial Success Get Rich Quick Schemes Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning Living a Christian Life Poker Quick Money Riches: General Scriptures Concerning Riches: They Who Covet: Use Unlawful Means to Acquire Temptation: Comes From: Covetousness The Blessed: The Faithful