Proverbs 28:6
World English Bible
6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity,
than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
Proverbs 28:6
New King James Version
6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Proverbs 28:8
World English Bible
8 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest
gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
Proverbs 28:8
New King James Version
8 One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion
Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.
Proverbs 28:11
World English Bible
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes;
but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
Proverbs 28:11
New King James Version
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor who has understanding searches him out.
Proverbs 28:16
World English Bible
16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.
One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
Proverbs 28:16
New King James Version
16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a great (A)oppressor,
But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:20
World English Bible
20 A faithful man is rich with blessings;
but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 28:20
New King James Version
20 A faithful man will abound with blessings,
(A)But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 28:22
World English Bible
22 A stingy man hurries after riches,
and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.
Proverbs 28:22
New King James Version
22 A man with an evil eye hastens after riches,
And does not consider that (A)poverty will come upon him.
Proverbs 28:27
World English Bible
27 One who gives to the poor has no lack;
but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
Proverbs 28:27
New King James Version
27 (A)He who gives to the poor will not lack,
But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.
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