Proverbs 28:20

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

God blesses his loyal people, but punishes all who want to get rich quick.

Cross References

Nehemiah 7:2

I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem, along with Hananiah, the commander of the fortress, because Hananiah could be trusted, and he respected God more than most people did.

Psalm 101:6

I will find trustworthy people to serve as my advisers, and only an honest person will serve as an official.

Proverbs 10:6

Everyone praises good people, but evil hides behind the words of the wicked.

Proverbs 13:11

Money wrongly got will disappear bit by bit; money earned little by little will grow and grow.

Proverbs 17:5

By insulting the poor, you insult your Creator. You will be punished if you make fun of someone in trouble.

Proverbs 19:2

Willingness and stupidity don't go well together. If you are too eager, you will miss the road.

Proverbs 20:21

Getting rich quick may turn out to be a curse.

Proverbs 20:6

There are many who say, “You can trust me!” But can they be trusted?

Proverbs 23:4

Give up trying so hard to get rich.

Proverbs 28:22

Don't be selfish and eager to get rich— you will end up worse off than you can imagine.

Matthew 24:45

Who are faithful and wise servants? Who are the ones the master will put in charge of giving the other servants their food supplies at the proper time?

Matthew 25:21

“Wonderful!” his master replied. “You are a good and faithful servant. I left you in charge of only a little, but now I will put you in charge of much more. Come and share in my happiness!”

Luke 12:42

The Lord answered: Who are faithful and wise servants? Who are the ones the master will put in charge of giving the other servants their food supplies at the proper time?

Luke 16:1

Jesus said to his disciples: A rich man once had a manager to take care of his business. But he was told that his manager was wasting money.

Revelation 2:10

Don't worry about what you will suffer. The devil will throw some of you into jail, and you will be tested and made to suffer for ten days. But if you are faithful until you die, I will reward you with a glorious life.

Revelation 2:13

I know that you live where Satan has his throne. But you have kept true to my name. There where Satan lives, my faithful witness Antipas was taken from you and put to death. Even then you did not give up your faith in me.

1 Samuel 22:14

“Your Majesty, none of your officers is more loyal than David!” Ahimelech replied. “He's your son-in-law and the captain of your bodyguard. Everyone in your family respects him.