Proverbs 28:22

“He that hasteth to bee rich, hath an euill eye, and considereth not that pouerty shall come vpon him.”

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Other Translations for Proverbs 28:22

He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
- King James Version

A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth And does not know that want will come upon him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
- American Standard Version (1901)

He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him.
- Basic English Bible

He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.
- Darby Bible

He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
- Webster's Bible

A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.
- World English Bible

Troubled for wealth [is] the man [with] an evil eye, And he knoweth not that want doth meet him.
- Youngs Literal Bible

He that hath an evil eye hasteneth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Proverbs 28:22

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 28:22

28:22 Evil eye - Is uncharitable to persons in want, and envious to those who get any thing besides him. Poverty - And consequently that he shall need the pity and help of others.


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