Proverbs 28:20
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
*‖A faithfull man shall abound with blessings: but hee that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, vnpunished.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 13.11. and 23.4. 1.tim.6.9
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- Luke 16:10–12Rank 1 from verse 20
10He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
11If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?
12And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your own?
10Hee that is faithfull in that which is least, is faithfull also in much: and he that is vniust in the least, is vniust also in much.
11If therefore yee haue not bene faithfull in the vnrighteous ‖Mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?
12And if ye haue not bene faithful in that which is another mans, who shall giue you that which is your owne?
- Proverbs 13:11Rank 2 from verse 20
- Proverbs 10:6Rank 3 from verse 20
- Psalms 112:4–9Rank 4 from verse 20
4Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
5A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
6Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.
8His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
4Unto the vpright there ariseth light in the darknesse: hee is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
5†A good man sheweth fauour and lendeth: he will guide his affaires with discretion.
6Surely he shall not be moued for euer: the righteous shalbe in euerlasting remembrance.
7He shall not be afraid of euill tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
8His heart is established, hee shall not be afraid, vntill he see his desire vpon his enemies.
9*He hath dispersed, he hath giuen to the poore: his righteousnesse endureth for euer; his horne shalbe exalted with honour.
- Revelation 2:10Rank 5 from verse 20
10Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
10Feare none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the deuill shal cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried, and yee shall haue tribulation tenne dayes: bee thou faithfull vnto death, and I will giue thee a crowne of life.
- Nehemiah 7:2Rank 6 from verse 20
- Proverbs 20:21Rank 7 from verse 20
- Proverbs 28:22Rank 8 from verse 20
- Psalms 101:6Rank 9 from verse 20
- 1 Corinthians 4:2–5Rank 10 from verse 20
2Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
3But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self.
4For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord.
5Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.
2Moreouer, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithfull.
3But with mee it is a very small thing that I should bee iudged of you, or of mans †iudgement: yea, I iudge not mine owne selfe.
4For I know nothing by my selfe, yet am I not hereby iustified: but hee that iudgeth me is the Lord.
5*Therefore iudge nothing before the time, vntill the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkenesse, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall euery man haue prayse of God.
- 1 Samuel 22:14Rank 11 from verse 20
14Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who is so faithful among all thy servants as David, which is the king’s son in law, and goeth at thy bidding, and is honourable in thine house?
14Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who is so faithfull among all thy seruants, as Dauid, which is the kings sonne in law, and goeth at thy bidding, and is honourable in thine house?
- 2 Kings 5:20–27Rank 12 from verse 20
20¶ But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the Lord liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.
21So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running after him, he lighted down from the chariot to meet him, and said, Is all well?
22And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.
23And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and laid them upon two of his servants; and they bare them before him.
24And when he came to the tower, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed.
25But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said unto him, Whence comest thou, Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whither.
26And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants?
27The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper as white as snow.
20¶ But Gehazi the seruant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiuing at his hands that which hee brought: but as the LORD liueth, I wil runne after him, and take somewhat of him.
21So Gehazi followed after Naaman: and when Naaman saw him running after him, hee lighted downe from the charet to meet him, and said, † Is all well?
22And he said, All is well: my master hath sent me, saying, Behold, euen now there be come to mee from mount Ephraim two yong men, of the sonnes of the Prophets: Giue them, I pray thee, a talent of siluer, and two changes of garments.
23And Naaman said, Bee content, take two talents: and hee vrged him, and bound two talents of siluer in two bags, with two changes of garments, and layde them vpon two of his seruants, and they bare them before him.
24And when he came to the ‖towre, he tooke them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house, and hee let the men goe, and they departed.
25But he went in, and stood before his master: and Elisha said vnto him, Whence commest thou, Gehazi? And hee said, Thy seruant went †no whither.
26And he said vnto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned againe from his charet to meete thee? Is it a time to receiue money, and to receiue garments, and Oliue yards, and Uineyards, and sheepe, and oxen, and men seruants, and mayd seruants?
27The leprosie therefore of Naaman shall cleaue vnto thee, and vnto thy seede for euer: And hee went out from his presence a leper as white as snow.
- Luke 12:42Rank 13 from verse 20
42And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?
42And the Lord said, Who then is that faithfull and wise steward, whom his Lord shall make ruler ouer his houshold, to giue them their portion of meate in due season?
1AND he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.
1¶ And hee said also vnto his disciples, There was a certaine rich man which had a Steward, and the same was accused vnto him that he had wasted his goods.
- Proverbs 20:6Rank 15 from verse 20
- 1 Timothy 6:9–10Rank 16 from verse 20
9But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
9But they that will be rich, fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish & hurtfull lusts, which drowne men in destruction and perdition.
10For the loue of money is the root of all euill, which while some coueted after, they haue ‖erred from the faith, and pierced themselues through with many sorrowes.
- Proverbs 17:5Rank 17 from verse 20
- Proverbs 23:4Rank 18 from verse 20
- Revelation 2:13Rank 19 from verse 20
13I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
13I know thy workes, and where thou dwellest, euen where Satans seat is, and thou holdest fast my Name, and hast not denied my faith, euen in those daies, wherein Antipas was my faithful Martyr, who was slaine among you, where Satan dwelleth.
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Proverbs 28:20
Sense 1: Trustworthy, dependable, steadfast, loyal, true, or consistent in keeping word, covenant, duty, witness, or service. Sense 2: Believing.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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To be plentiful, full, or in excess; to increase, overflow, or possess or supply in abundance.
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Words or acts of blessing; expressions of divine favor; or benefits bestowed by God.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Third-person singular present form of make (to form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition).
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1. To move or act quickly or without delay. 2. Speed or hurry in action.
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Possessing abundance, wealth, resources, value, fruitfulness, or fullness.
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Free from guilt in a matter; not blameworthy, harmful, or deserving punishment.
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28:19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
28:19*He that tilleth his land, shal haue plentie of bread: but he that followeth after vaine persons, shall haue pouerty enough.
28:20A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
28:20*‖A faithfull man shall abound with blessings: but hee that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.
Selected passage28:21To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
28:21*To haue respect of persons, is not good: for, for a piece of bread that man will transgresse.