King James Bible
KJVHe that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 28:22
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 28:22 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. | |
American Standard VersionASV | he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A man, that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. | |
World English BibleWEB | A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Troubled for wealth is the man with an evil eye, And he knoweth not that want doth meet him. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that hastens to be rich has an evil eye, and considers not that poverty shall come on him. |
American Standard Version
ASVhe that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA man, that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
World English Bible
WEBA stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTTroubled for wealth is the man with an evil eye, And he knoweth not that want doth meet him.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that hastens to be rich has an evil eye, and considers not that poverty shall come on him.
King James Bible
KJVHe that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
American Standard Version
ASVhe that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA man, that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
World English Bible
WEBA stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTTroubled for wealth is the man with an evil eye, And he knoweth not that want doth meet him.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that hastens to be rich has an evil eye, and considers not that poverty shall come on him.