Proverbs 28:22
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, And considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
In context
19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. 20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
21 To have respect of persons is not good: For for a piece of bread that man will transgress. 22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, And considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. 23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour Than he that flattereth with the tongue. 24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; The same is the companion of a destroyer.
25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: But he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
Compare in other versions
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 28:22 in the NIV
The stingy are eager to get rich and are unaware that poverty awaits them.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 28:22 in the ESV
A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty will come upon him.