Catholic Public Domain Version
"A man who hurries to become rich, and who envies others, does not know that destitution will overwhelm him. "
— Proverbs 28:22, Catholic Public Domain Version
“He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.”
“He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him. ”
“A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.”
“The stingy person hastens after riches and does not know that poverty will overtake him.”
“A man that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him.”
“He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him.”
“He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.”
Whoever works his land shall be satisfied with bread. But whoever pursues leisure will be filled with need.
A faithful man shall be greatly praised. But whoever rushes to become rich will not be innocent.
Whoever shows favoritism in judgment does not do well; even if it is for a morsel of bread, he forsakes the truth.
A man who hurries to become rich, and who envies others, does not know that destitution will overwhelm him.
Whoever corrects a man, afterward he shall find favor with him, more so than he who deceives him with a flattering tongue.
Whoever takes away anything from his father or mother, and who says, “This is not a sin,” is the associate of a murderer.
Whoever boasts and enlarges himself stirs up conflicts. Yet truly, whoever trusts in the Lord will be healed.