Proverbs 28:6
New American Standard Bible
6 (A)Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity,
Than a person who is [a]crooked, though he is rich.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:6 Lit perverse of two ways
Proverbs 28:6
New Living Translation
6 Better to be poor and honest
than to be dishonest and rich.
Proverbs 28:8
New American Standard Bible
8 One who increases his wealth by [a](A)interest of any kind,
Collects it (B)for one who is gracious to the poor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:8 Possibly interest on money and food loans
Proverbs 28:8
New Living Translation
8 Income from charging high interest rates
will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.
Proverbs 28:11
New American Standard Bible
11 The rich person is (A)wise in his own eyes,
But the poor who has understanding [a]sees through him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:11 Lit examines him
Proverbs 28:11
New Living Translation
11 Rich people may think they are wise,
but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.
Proverbs 28:16
New American Standard Bible
16 A (A)leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But a person who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:16
New Living Translation
16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
but one who hates corruption will have a long life.
Proverbs 28:20
New American Standard Bible
20 A (A)faithful person will abound with blessings,
But one who (B)hurries to be rich will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 28:20
New Living Translation
20 The trustworthy person will get a rich reward,
but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble.
Proverbs 28:22
New American Standard Bible
22 A person with an (A)evil eye (B)hurries after wealth
And does not know that poverty will come upon him.
Proverbs 28:22
New Living Translation
22 Greedy people try to get rich quick
but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty.
Proverbs 28:27
New American Standard Bible
27 One who (A)gives to the poor will never lack anything,
But one who [a]shuts his eyes will have many curses.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:27 Lit hides
Proverbs 28:27
New Living Translation
27 Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,
but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.
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