Proverbs 28:20

Easy To Read Version

God will bless the person who follows him. But a person who is only trying to get rich will be punished.

Cross References

Nehemiah 7:2

Next, I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem. I chose another man named Hananiah to be the commander of the fort. I picked Hanani because he was a very honest man and he feared God more than most men do.

Psalm 101:6

I will look throughout the country\par for people who can be trusted.\par And I will let only those people serve me.\par Only people who live pure lives\par can be my servants.\par

Proverbs 10:6

People ask God to bless a good person. Evil people might say those good things, but their words only hide the bad things they are planning. {\cf2\super [11]}

Proverbs 13:11

If a person cheats to get money, then that money will soon be gone. But the person who earns his money will make it grow more and more.

Proverbs 17:5

Some people make fun of poor people. They laugh at people who have problems. This shows that those bad people don’t respect God who made them. These bad people will be punished.

Proverbs 19:2

Being excited about something is not enough. You must also know what you are doing. You should not rush into something or you will do it wrong.

Proverbs 20:21

If your wealth was very easy to get, it will not be worth much to you.

Proverbs 20:6

Many people call a person”friend.” But it is really hard to find a person that can really be trusted.

Proverbs 23:4

Don’t ruin your health trying to become rich. If you are wise, you will be patient.

Proverbs 28:22

A selfish person only wants to get rich. That person does not realize that he is very close to being poor.

Matthew 24:45

“Who is the wise and trusted servant? The master trusts one servant to give the other servants their food at the right time. Who is the servant that the master trusts to do that work?

Matthew 25:21

“The master answered, ‘You did right. You are a good servant that can be trusted. You did well with that small amount of money. So I will let you care for much greater things. Come and share my happiness with me.’

Luke 12:42

The Lord said, “Who is the wise and trusted servant? The master trusts one servant to give the other servants their food at the right time. Who is the servant that the master trusts to do that work?

Luke 16:1

Jesus said to his followers, “Once there was a rich man. This rich man hired a manager to take care of his business. Later, the rich man learned that his manager was cheating him.

Revelation 2:10

Don’t be afraid of the things that will happen to you. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison. He will do this to test you. You will suffer for ten days. But be faithful, even if you have to die. If you continue faithful, then I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 2:13

I know where you live. You live where Satan (the devil) has his throne. But you are true to me. You did not refuse to tell about your faith in me even during the time of Antipas. Antipas was my faithful witness {\cf2\super [16]} who was killed in your city. Your city is where Satan lives.

1 Samuel 22:14

Ahimelech answered, “David is very faithful to you. Not one of your other officers is as faithful as David. David is your own son-in-law. And David is the captain of your bodyguards. Your own family respects David.