Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 28:22 in English Standard Version "A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty will come upon him." Pr 22:16 Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty. Pr 23:6 Do not eat the bread of a man who is stingy; do not desire his delicacies, Pr 28:20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.