I put in charge over Jerusalem, my brother Hanani along with Hananiah the commander of the fortress, for he was a man of integrity and feared God more than many.
Proverbs 28:20 - Tree of Life Version A faithful man will have many blessings, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A faithful man shall abound with blessings, but he who makes haste to be rich [at any cost] shall not go unpunished. [Prov. 13:11; 20:21; 23:4; I Tim. 6:9.] American Standard Version (1901) A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished. Common English Bible Reliable people will have abundant blessings, but those with get-rich-quick schemes won’t go unpunished. Catholic Public Domain Version A faithful man shall be greatly praised. But whoever rushes to become rich will not be innocent. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A faithful man shall be much praised: but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent. |
I put in charge over Jerusalem, my brother Hanani along with Hananiah the commander of the fortress, for he was a man of integrity and feared God more than many.
My eyes are on the trustworthy of the land, to be in my company. One walking in a blameless way will serve me.
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Wealth gained by fraud dwindles, but he who gathers by labor increases it.
Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker. Whoever rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.
Zeal without knowledge is not good, or to act hastily and miss the way.
An estate acquired quickly in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.
Do not wear yourself out to get rich. Be wise enough to restrain yourself.
A stingy man chases after riches, but does not know that poverty will overtake him.
“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master put in charge of his household to give them food at the proper time?
His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful with a little, so I’ll put you in charge of much. Enter into your master’s joy!’
And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master will put in charge of his servants, to give them their food portion at the proper time?
Now Yeshua was also saying to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a household manager, and this manager was accused of squandering his belongings.
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, so that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
I know where you live—where satan’s throne is. Yet you continue to hold firm to My name, and you did not deny your faith in Me even in the days of Antipas, My faithful witness, who was killed among you, where satan resides.
Then Ahimelech answered the king saying, “Who among all your servants is as trusted as David, the king’s son-in-law, a captain of the royal guard, and honored in your house?