Proverbs 28:20

A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

Cross-reference

Proverbs 13:11 reinforces the warning: wealth gained hastily dwindles, while steady accumulation increases — echoing the same principle.

In Proverbs 20:6, the rarity of a faithful man is contrasted with those who proclaim faithfulness — echoing the faithful man who abounds with blessings here.

Proverbs 20:21 warns that an inheritance gained hastily lacks blessing — a direct parallel to the fate of those who make haste to be rich.

Proverbs 10:6 echoes the same contrast: blessings for the righteous (like the faithful) and trouble for the wicked, reinforcing the principle.

Proverbs 23:4 Related theme

Proverbs 23:4 advises against exhausting yourself to acquire wealth — a related but less direct warning about the pursuit of riches.

Revelation 2:13 Related theme

Revelation 2:13 commends those who remain faithful under persecution—a NT example of the faithful man being blessed.

Gehazi's story in 2 Kings 5:20-27 illustrates the proverb: his haste to gain riches by deceit leads to severe punishment.

Revelation 2:10 promises the crown of life to the faithful—an eternal reward that echoes the blessing in Proverbs.

1 Timothy 6:10 Related theme

1 Timothy 6:10 expands on the love of money as root of evils — a related but broader warning than 'haste to be rich'.

1 Timothy 6:9 echoes the warning: those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and ruin — a New Testament parallel.

1 Corinthians 4:2-5 requires stewards to be faithful and trusts God's future judgment—aligning with the blessing for faithfulness.

Luke 16:10-12 teaches that faithfulness in small things leads to greater trust—reinforcing the proverb's promise of blessing for the faithful.

Luke 12:42 Parallel

Luke 12:42 introduces the faithful manager whom the master rewards—a direct NT parallel to the blessing on faithfulness.

Psalm 112:4–9 Related theme

Psalm 112:4-9 depicts the righteous who fear the Lord—generous, secure, and blessed—illustrating the faithful man's reward.

Psalm 101:6 Related theme

Psalm 101:6 echoes that God favors the faithful, contrasting with the greedy who miss this blessing.

Jeremiah 17:11 depicts the same fate for one who gains riches unjustly—they will lose them—reinforcing the warning against hasty wealth.

Nehemiah 7:2 shows a faithful man entrusted with leadership—a concrete example of the blessing promised to the faithful.