Devine Scripture

Proverbs 28:20

Proverbs chapter 28 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

Context

v.19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

v.20This passage

v.21To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 13:11

    Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

  • Proverbs 20:6

    Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; But a faithful man who can find?

  • Proverbs 17:5

    Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; Andhe that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

  • Revelation 2:13

    I know where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s throne is; and thou holdest fast my name, and didst not deny my faith, even in the days of Antipas my witness, my faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan dwelleth.

  • Luke 12:42

    And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall set over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season?

  • Proverbs 10:6

    Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.