Matthew Henry · Verse 22
He that hastens to be rich, never seriously thinks how quickly God may take his wealth from him, and leave him in poverty.
Proverbs 28:22
A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.
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WEBBE
A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.
BSB
A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
KJV
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
ASV
He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
BBE
He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him.
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