Proverbs 28:22 Meaning
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Context Explained
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.
23He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 22:22-23
Both verses warn against exploiting the poor.
Luke 12:15
Jesus cautions against greed and its consequences.
Matthew 7:12
Encourages treating others with fairness and justice.
Source: Proverbs 28:22