Proverbs 28:20

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

The faithful will abound with blessings, but one who is in a hurry to be rich will not go unpunished.

Cross References

Nehemiah 7:2

I gave my brother Hanani charge over Jerusalem, along with Hananiah the commander of the citadel, for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many.

Psalm 101:6

I will look with favor on the faithful in the land, so that they may live with me; whoever walks in the way that is blameless shall minister to me.

Proverbs 10:6

Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

Proverbs 13:11

Wealth hastily gotten will dwindle, but those who gather little by little will increase it.

Proverbs 17:5

Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who are glad at calamity will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 19:2

Desire without knowledge is not good, and one who moves too hurriedly misses the way.

Proverbs 20:21

An estate quickly acquired in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.

Proverbs 20:6

Many proclaim themselves loyal, but who can find one worthy of trust?

Proverbs 23:4

Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to desist.

Proverbs 28:22

The miser is in a hurry to get rich and does not know that loss is sure to come.

Matthew 24:45

“Who, then, is the faithful and wise slave whom his master has put in charge of his household, to give the other slaves their allowance of food at the proper time?

Matthew 25:21

His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things; I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’

Luke 12:42

And the Lord said, “Who, then, is the faithful and prudent manager whom his master will put in charge of his slaves, to give them their allowance of food at the proper time?

Luke 16:1

Then Jesus said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was squandering his property.

Revelation 2:10

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Beware, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have affliction. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 2:13

“I know where you are living, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you are holding fast to my name, and you did not deny your faith in me even in the days of Antipas my witness, my faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan lives.

1 Samuel 22:14

Then Ahimelech answered the king, “Who among all your servants is so faithful as David? He is the king’s son-in-law and is quick to do your bidding and is honored in your house.