A faithful man is rich with blessings; But one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Not the possession of wealth, nor even the acquisition of it, is evil, but the eager haste of covetousness.

Shall not be innocent

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A faithful man, who is true to God and man, shall abound with blessings from God and man. Compare Job’s description of hi…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

A faithful man shall abound with blessings
Or, "a man of faithfulness" F21 . A very faithful man, that is…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The true way to be happy is to be holy and honest; not to acquire wealth quickly, without regard to right or wrong.

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