Proverbs 28:20 · KJV

"A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁸Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

¹⁹He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

²⁰A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

²¹To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.

²²He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean to you to be a faithful person?

How do you balance ambition with integrity?

When have you seen the consequences of hasty decisions?

Life Application

integrity

Focus on building wealth through honest means. Remember that true blessings come from faithfulness, not shortcuts.

patience

Practice patience in your financial pursuits. Trust that hard work and integrity will lead to lasting success.

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