Verse 20

Proverbs 28:20

New Living Translation

20 The trustworthy person will get a rich reward, but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble.

Original Language Text

hebrew

אִ֣ישׁ אֱ֭מוּנוֹת רַב בְּרָכ֑וֹת וְ/אָ֥ץ לְ֝/הַעֲשִׁ֗יר לֹ֣א יִנָּקֶֽה

English Translation

A man of many faiths is rich in blessings, but he who desires to be wealthy shall not be innocent.

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Chapter 28 Context

1 The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions. Focus ↗

2 When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeabl... Focus ↗

3 A poor person who oppresses the poor is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops. Focus ↗

4 To reject the law is to praise the wicked; to obey the law is to fight them. Focus ↗

5 Evil people don’t understand justice, but those who follow the LORD understand completely. Focus ↗

6 Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and rich. Focus ↗

7 Young people who obey the law are wise; those with wild friends bring shame to their parents. Focus ↗

8 Income from charging high interest rates will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the... Focus ↗

9 God (Elohim) detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law. Focus ↗

10 Those who lead good people along an evil path will fall into their own trap, but the honest wi... Focus ↗

11 Rich people may think they are wise, but a poor person with discernment can see right through the... Focus ↗

12 When the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding. Focus ↗

13 People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will... Focus ↗

14 Blessed are those who fear to do wrong, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble. Focus ↗

15 A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a roaring lion or an attacking bear. Focus ↗

16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people, but one who hates corruption will have a l... Focus ↗

17 A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave. Don’t protect him! Focus ↗

18 The blameless will be rescued from harm, but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed. Focus ↗

19 A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies ends up in poverty. Focus ↗

20 The trustworthy person will get a rich reward, but a person who wants quick riches will get into...

21 Showing partiality is never good, yet some will do wrong for a mere piece of bread. Focus ↗

22 Greedy people try to get rich quick but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty. Focus ↗

23 In the end, people appreciate honest criticism far more than flattery. Focus ↗

24 Anyone who steals from his father and mother and says, “What’s wrong with that?” is no better... Focus ↗

25 Greed causes fighting; trusting the LORD leads to prosperity. Focus ↗

26 Those who trust their own insight are foolish, but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe. Focus ↗

27 Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cu... Focus ↗

28 When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding. When the wicked meet disaster, the godly flou... Focus ↗

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