Proverbs 28:19,20 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

He that tilleth, &c. See note on Proverbs 12:11. A faithful man Hebrew, אישׁ אמונות, a man of truths, who deals truly and justly in all his bargains and transactions with men; shall abound with blessings Shall have many blessings from God, and be well spoken of by men; but he that maketh haste to be rich More than God allows him; he whose eager desires cause him to pursue riches by right or wrong, and who, therefore, is unfaithful and unjust in his dealings; shall not be innocent Shall bring such guilt upon himself as will render him execrable both to God and men, and instead of blessings, shall bring curses and misery upon him.

Proverbs 28:19-20

19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

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