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Proverbs 28:20

Proverbs 28:20 (WEB)

A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

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  • “When they burn to be filled at once with all manner of wealth, let them hear what is written, He that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent (Prov. xxviii. 20): for certainly he who goes about to increase wealth is negligent in avoiding sin; and, being caught after the manner of birds, while looking…” — the author cites it

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