Proverbs 28:20

God's Word

A trustworthy person has many blessings, but anyone in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment.

Cross References

Nehemiah 7:2

I put my brother Hanani and Hananiah, the commander of the fortress, in charge of Jerusalem. Hananiah was a trustworthy man, and he feared God more than most people do.

Psalm 101:6

My eyes will be watching the faithful people in the land so that they may live with me. The person who lives with integrity will serve me.

Proverbs 10:6

Blessings cover the head of a righteous person, but violence covers the mouths of wicked people.

Proverbs 13:11

Wealth ⌞gained⌟ through injustice dwindles away, but whoever gathers little by little has plenty.

Proverbs 17:5

Whoever makes fun of a poor person insults his maker. Whoever is happy ⌞to see someone’s⌟ distress will not escape punishment.

Proverbs 19:2

A person without knowledge is no good. A person in a hurry makes mistakes.

Proverbs 20:21

An inheritance quickly obtained in the beginning will never be blessed in the end.

Proverbs 20:6

Many people declare themselves loyal, but who can find someone who is ⌞really⌟ trustworthy?

Proverbs 23:4

Do not wear yourself out getting rich. Be smart enough to stop.

Proverbs 28:22

A stingy person is in a hurry to get rich, not realizing that poverty is about to overtake him.

Matthew 24:45

“Who, then, is the faithful and wise servant? The master will put that person in charge of giving the other servants their food at the right time.

Matthew 25:21

“His master replied, ‘Good job! You’re a good and faithful servant! You proved that you could be trusted with a small amount. I will put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master’s happiness.’

Luke 12:42

The Lord asked, “Who, then, is the faithful, skilled manager that the master will put in charge of giving the other servants their share of food at the right time?

Luke 16:1

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “A rich man had a business manager. The manager was accused of wasting the rich man’s property.

Revelation 2:10

Don’t be afraid of what you are going to suffer. The devil is going to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested. Your suffering will go on for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 2:13

I know where you live. Satan’s throne is there. You hold on to my name and have not denied your belief in me, even in the days of Antipas. He was my faithful witness who was killed in your presence, where Satan lives.

1 Samuel 22:14

Ahimelech asked the king, “But whom among all your officials can you trust like David? Your Majesty, he’s your son-in-law, the commander of your bodyguard. He’s honored in your own household.