Proverbs 28:6
English Standard Version
6 (A)Better is a poor man who (B)walks in his integrity
than a rich man who is (C)crooked in his ways.
Proverbs 28:6
New Living Translation
6 Better to be poor and honest
than to be dishonest and rich.
Proverbs 28:8
English Standard Version
8 Whoever multiplies his wealth (A)by interest and profit[a]
(B)gathers it for him who is (C)generous to the poor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:8 That is, profit that comes from charging interest to the poor
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
English Standard Version
11 A rich man is wise in his (A)own eyes,
but a poor man who has understanding (B)will find him out.
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
English Standard Version
16 A ruler who (A)lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but he 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
English Standard Version
20 A faithful man will abound with blessings,
but whoever hastens to be rich (A)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
English Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:22 Hebrew A man whose eye is evil
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
English Standard Version
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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