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Proverbs 28:22
He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him.
Proverbs 28:22 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 28:22 in other translations
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.
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In context
19 By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.
20 A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment.
21 It is not good to have respect for a man's position: for a man will do wrong for a bit of bread.
22 He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him.
23 He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.
24 He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life.
25 He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.
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