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Proverbs 28:22

He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
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English Standard Version

A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty will come upon him.

New International Version

A stingy man is eager to get rich and is unaware that poverty awaits him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

A man who hurries to become rich, and who envies others, does not know that destitution will overwhelm him