Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

That hasteth, etc

Bible References

That hasteth, etc

Proverbs 28:20
A faithful man will abound with blessings,
But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
1 Timothy 6:9
But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction.

An evil

Proverbs 23:6
Do not eat the bread of a selfish man,
Or desire his delicacies;
Matthew 20:15
Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with what is my own? Or is your eye envious because I am generous?’
Mark 7:22
deeds of coveting and wickedness, as well as deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride and foolishness.

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