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Proverbs 28:22
A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
Proverbs 28:22 · Berean Standard Bible
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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 hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.
A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.
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In context
19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
21 To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
22 A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
23 He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
24 He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
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