22 A man with a wicked [a]eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.

23 He that rebuketh a man, shall find more favor at the length, than he that flattereth with his tongue.

24 He that robbeth his father and mother, and saith, It is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroyeth.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:22 Meaning, him that is covetous.

22 The stingy are eager to get rich
    and are unaware that poverty awaits them.(A)

23 Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor
    rather than one who has a flattering tongue.(B)

24 Whoever robs their father or mother(C)
    and says, “It’s not wrong,”
    is partner to one who destroys.(D)

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