Proverbs 28:20

A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

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A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

BSB

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

KJV

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

ASV

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

BBE

A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment.

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Matthew Henry · Verse 20

The true way to be happy, is to be holy and honest; not to raise an estate suddenly, without regard to right or wrong.

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