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 is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
1 Timothy 6:9
But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.

An evil

Proverbs 23:6
Don't eat the food of him who has a stingy eye, and don't crave his delicacies:
Matthew 20:15
Isn't it lawful for me to do what I want to with what I own? Or is your eye evil, because I am good?'
Mark 7:22
covetings, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, and foolishness.