Proverbs 28:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 28:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 28:22 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. hasteth...: or, hath ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 28:22 — KJV
“He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. hasteth...: or, hath an evil eye hasteth to be rich”
— Proverbs 28:22 (KJV)
Proverbs 28:22 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 28:22
“Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, Some evil beast hath devoured him: and we shall see what will become of his dreams.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:22: hath, evil, come
“If she please not her master, who hath betrothed her to himself, then shall he let her be redeemed: to sell her unto a strange nation he shall have no power, seeing he hath dealt deceitfully with her. please...: Heb. be evil in the eyes of, etc”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:22: hath, evil, eye
“When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand, and send her out of his house. some...: Heb. matter of nakedness divorcement: Heb. cutting off”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:22: hath, eye, come
“Therefore it shall come to pass, that as all good things are come upon you, which the LORD your God promised you; so shall the LORD bring upon you all evil things, until he have destroyed you from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:22: hath, evil, come
“And he said, Let me go, I pray thee; for our family hath a sacrifice in the city; and my brother, he hath commanded me to be there: and now, if I have found favour in thine eyes, let me get away, I pray thee, and see my brethren. Therefore he cometh not unto the king's table.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:22: hath, eye, come
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