Proverbs 28:20

New Century Version

A truthful person will have many blessings, but those eager to get rich will be punished.

Cross References

Nehemiah 7:2

I put my brother Hanani, along with Hananiah, the commander of the palace, in charge of Jerusalem. Hananiah was honest and feared God more than most people.

Psalm 101:6

I will look for trustworthy people so I can live with them in the land. Only those who live innocent lives will be my servants.

Proverbs 10:6

Good people will have rich blessings, but the wicked will be overwhelmed by violence.

Proverbs 13:11

Money that comes easily disappears quickly, but money that is gathered little by little will grow.

Proverbs 17:5

Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker; whoever enjoys someone’s trouble will be punished.

Proverbs 19:2

Enthusiasm without knowledge is not good. If you act too quickly, you might make a mistake.

Proverbs 20:21

Wealth inherited quickly in the beginning will do you no good in the end.

Proverbs 20:6

Many people claim to be loyal, but it is hard to find a trustworthy person.

Proverbs 23:4

Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich; be wise enough to control yourself.

Proverbs 28:22

Selfish people are in a hurry to get rich and do not realize they soon will be poor.

Matthew 24:45

“Who is the wise and loyal servant that the master trusts to give the other servants their food at the right time?

Matthew 25:21

The master answered, ‘You did well. You are a good and loyal servant. Because you were loyal with small things, I will let you care for much greater things. Come and share my joy with me.’

Luke 12:42

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

Luke 16:1

Jesus also said to his followers, “Once there was a rich man who had a manager to take care of his business. This manager was accused of cheating him.

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer for ten days. But be faithful, even if you have to die, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 2:13

I know where you live. It is where Satan 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, my faithful witness who was killed in your city, where Satan lives.

1 Samuel 22:14

Ahimelech answered, “You have no other servant who is as loyal as David, your own son-in-law and captain of your bodyguards. Everyone in your house respects him.