Verse 20
Proverbs 28:20
Noah Webster Bible
20
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
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.
AI translation from hebrew via gpt-4o-mini
Done.
Sign in to save notes and annotations.
Chapter 28 Context
1
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Focus ↗
2
For the transgression of a land many are its princes: but by a man of understanding and knowledge th...
Focus ↗
3
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
Focus ↗
4
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
Focus ↗
5
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things .
Focus ↗
6
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he...
Focus ↗
7
He who keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
Focus ↗
8
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity...
Focus ↗
9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Focus ↗
10
Whoever causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: b...
Focus ↗
11
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Focus ↗
12
When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
Focus ↗
13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but he who confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mer...
Focus ↗
14
Happy is the man that feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
Focus ↗
15
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
Focus ↗
16
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness sha...
Focus ↗
17
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
Focus ↗
18
He who walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
Focus ↗
19
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall...
Focus ↗
20
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocen...
21
To have respect of persons is not good: for, for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
Focus ↗
22
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Focus ↗
23
He that rebuketh a man afterward shall find more favor than he that flattereth with the tongue.
Focus ↗
24
He that robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the compani...
Focus ↗
25
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be m...
Focus ↗
26
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Focus ↗
27
He that giveth to the poor shall not want: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Focus ↗
28
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Focus ↗