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Proverbs 28:20
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

1 Timothy 6:9
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, andinto many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

an evil

Proverbs 23:6
Eat thou not the bread ofhim that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:

Matthew 20:15
Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?

Mark 7:22
Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:

and

Genesis 13:10-13
And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that itwas well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah,even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar…

Genesis 19:17
And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed.

Job 20:18-22
That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallowit down: according tohis substanceshall the restitutionbe, and he shall not rejoicetherein…

hastens after wealth
This phrase suggests a frantic pursuit of riches, often at the expense of ethical considerations or spiritual well-being. The Bible consistently warns against the dangers of prioritizing wealth over righteousness. InMatthew 6:19-21, Jesus teaches about storing treasures in heaven rather than on earth, emphasizing the temporary nature of earthly wealth. The haste implies impatience and a lack of contentment, which are contrary to the virtues of patience and trust in God's timing.

and does not know
This indicates a lack of awareness or understanding, often associated with spiritual blindness or ignorance. In the biblical narrative, wisdom and knowledge are highly valued, and the lack thereof can lead to one's downfall.Hosea 4:6 states, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge," highlighting the importance of understanding God's ways and the consequences of ignoring them.

that poverty awaits him
The outcome of a life driven by greed and stinginess is ultimately poverty, not just in material terms but also spiritually and relationally. This reflects the biblical principle of sowing and reaping, as seen inGalatians 6:7-8, where it is stated that one reaps what they sow. The pursuit of wealth without regard for righteousness leads to spiritual impoverishment, aligning with Jesus' teaching inLuke 12:15, where He warns against all kinds of greed, stating that life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.

Proverbs 28:22 opens with, “A stingy man….” The picture is of someone tight-fisted, clutching every coin, more concerned with keeping than sharing.

• Scripture repeatedly warns against this heart posture.Proverbs 11:24 notes, “One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.”

• Stinginess flows from distrust in God’s provision and an idolatrous love of money (cf.Matthew 6:24;1 John 3:17).

• Ananias and Sapphira illustrate the peril of selfish hoarding (Acts 5:1-11).

The verse continues, “…hastens after wealth….” The miser is not merely careful; he is frantic to pile up riches.

•Proverbs 13:11 warns, “Dishonest wealth will dwindle,” yet the greedy press on anyway.

• Quick-gain schemes betray impatience with God’s timing (cf.Proverbs 20:21;Luke 12:16-21).

• Paul cautions, “Those who want to be rich fall into temptation and a trap” (1 Timothy 6:9-10).

Greed blinds. The miser “does not know” what is coming.

• Sin dulls spiritual perception (Proverbs 5:22;2 Corinthians 4:4).

• Self-deception is easy when success looks immediate (Jeremiah 17:9;Revelation 3:17).

• The mind fixed on earthly gain rarely pauses to ask, “At what cost?” (Luke 16:13).

Ironically, the very thing he fears—lack—is what meets him.

•Proverbs 11:24 again ties withholding to poverty, while generous giving leads to abundance.

• Poverty here can be material, but it is certainly spiritual: empty relationships, a restless soul, and ultimately judgment (James 5:1-3;Luke 16:19-25).

• God’s economy overturns worldly logic: “Whoever loses his life for My sake will find it” (Matthew 16:24-26).

Proverbs 28:22 exposes the tragic cycle of greed: a tight-fisted person races for riches, grows blind to spiritual reality, and ends up impoverished. Genuine wealth is found in trusting God, practicing generosity, and resting in His provision—choices that lead to true, lasting prosperity.

And considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.--For it is "the liberal soul" that "shall be made fat" (Proverbs 11:25), not such as he, who can get no blessing from God.