Proverbs 28:20
What does Proverbs 28:20 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 28:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A stedfast man hath multiplied blessings, And whoso is hasting to be rich is not acquitted.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A faithful man shall be much praised: but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
Context
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.
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