Proverbs 28:22 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ He that hastethd to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. ”

Proverbs 28:22 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The covetous temper leads not only to dishonesty, but to the “evil eye” of envy; and the temper of grudging, carking care, leads him to poverty.
Proverbs 28:22 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

He that hasteneth to be rich [hath] an evil (l) eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. (l) Meaning, he that is covetous.
Proverbs 28:22 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Second Division, Proverbs 28 f. In general character this division resembles Section II., consisting chiefly of antithetic couplets. Proverbs 28:2 b. The text is uncertain, and various render...
Proverbs 28:22 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

poverty. Not the same word as in Proverbs 28:19 . Hebrew. heser = want.
Proverbs 28:22 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Proverbs 28:22 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. He that hasteth to be rich (28:20) (hath)an evil eye - a grudging illiberal eye (23:6). A...
Proverbs 28:22 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Observations relating chiefly to Social Life 2. Cp. the many changes of rulers during the unsatisfactory period described in 2K15.
Proverbs 28:22 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Hath an evil eye. — Envies others their prosperity, and keeps all he has for himself. And considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. — For it is “the liberal soul” that “shall be made fat...
Proverbs 28:22 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER 29 AN ASPECT OF ATONEMENT "He that hideth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy."- Proverbs 28:13 "Happy is the man that fear...
Proverbs 28:22 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Verse Proverbs 28:2 . "The transgression of a land" must be understood as the opposite of the "state shall be prolonged." Then the proverb means that a multiplicity of princes is an evil, but men of...
Proverbs 28:22 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his da...
Proverbs 28:22 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

He that hasteth to be rich ,.... As every man that is eagerly desirous of riches is; he would be rich at once z, and cannot wait with any patience in the ordinary course of means: [hath] an evil e...
Proverbs 28:22 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. Ver. 22. He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye. ] He is sick of "the lust of the eye" 1Jn...
Proverbs 28:22 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

He that hasteth to be rich That is pushed on by his desires to get riches by right or wrong; hath an evil eye Is uncharitable to persons in want, and envious toward those who get any thing beside...
Proverbs 28:22 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

IF we HAVE SEEN in chapter 27 the blessing of God and refuge in the sanctuary, chapter 28, a fourth section. brings our feet abruptly back to the wilderness path, where walk and ways must be tested b...
Proverbs 28:22 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. Here again Solomon shows the sin and folly of those that will be rich; they...
Proverbs 28:22 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Hath an evil eye; is uncharitable to persons in want, envious towards those who get any thing besides him, and covetous or greedy of getting riches by all ways possible, whether just or unjust. Thu...
Proverbs 28:22 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Proverbs 28:16 . Ewald, Zöckler, Delitzsch, and others read this verse, “O prince devoid of understanding, he that hateth unjust gain continueth long .” Proverbs 28:17 . Fi...
Proverbs 28:22 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 28:2 . By a man of understanding the state shall be prolonged. Who can value the Samuels in Israel; the Gracchuses in Rome; the Walpoles, the Chathams in England? In Lord Chatham's time i...
Proverbs 28:22 - The Biblical Illustrator

He that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. Haste to be rich Nowhere does the Bible denounce riches. It tells men very plainly what the dangers are. It denounces very strongly the co...
Proverbs 28:22 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION This chapter is still part of the Hezekiah collection, and not a new series by another author. It may be regarded as describing the various destinies of the powerful and the weak, the...
Proverbs 28:22 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Advantages of Integrity
Proverbs 28:22 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Timothy 6:9 ; Genesis 13:10-13 ; Genesis 19:17 ; Job 20:18-22 ; Job 27:16 ; Job 27:17 ; Mark 7:22 ; Matthew 20:15 ; Proverbs 23:6 ; Proverbs 28:20
Proverbs 28:22 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Divine Contrasts Proverbs 28:1-27 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We have another one of Solomon's messages which God gave to him. We will bring out several statements in the beginning of the chapter. 1....
Proverbs 28:22 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Evil eye — Is uncharitable to persons in want, and envious to those who get any thing besides him. Poverty — And consequently that he shall need the pity and help of others.

Proverbs 28:22 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Proverbs 28:22 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Proverbs 28:22 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 28:22 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Proverbs 28:22 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Proverbs 28:22 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 28:22 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 28:22 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Proverbs 28:22 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Proverbs 28:22 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 28:22 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Proverbs 28:22 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Proverbs 28:22 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Proverbs 28:22 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 28:22 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 28:22 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Proverbs 28:22 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 28:22 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Proverbs 28:22 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 28:22 - The Biblical Illustrator

Proverbs 28:22 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Proverbs 28:22 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Proverbs 28:22 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 28:22 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Proverbs 28:22 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes