Proverbs 28:22 Cross References

Proverbs 28:22

22: A greedy person tries to get rich quick, but it only leads to poverty.

But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.

The trustworthy will get a rich reward. But the person who wants to get rich quick will only get into trouble.

Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money? Should you be angry because I am kind?'

"Evil people may have all the money in the world, and they may store away mounds of clothing.
But the righteous will wear that clothing, and the innocent will divide all that money.

"Run for your lives!" the angels warned. "Do not stop anywhere in the valley. And don't look back! Escape to the mountains, or you will die."

adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, eagerness for lustful pleasure, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness.

Lot took a long look at the fertile plains of the Jordan Valley in the direction of Zoar. The whole area was well watered everywhere, like the garden of the LORD or the beautiful land of Egypt. (This was before the LORD had destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.)
Lot chose that land for himself--the Jordan Valley to the east of them. He went there with his flocks and servants and parted company with his uncle Abram.
So while Abram stayed in the land of Canaan, Lot moved his tents to a place near Sodom, among the cities of the plain.
The people of this area were unusually wicked and sinned greatly against the LORD.

His labors will not be rewarded. His wealth will bring him no joy.
For he oppressed the poor and left them destitute. He foreclosed on their homes.
He was always greedy but never satisfied. Of all the things he dreamed about, nothing remains.
Nothing is left after he finishes gorging himself; therefore, his prosperity will not endure.
"In the midst of plenty, he will run into trouble, and disasters will destroy him.

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