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Greedy people try to get rich quick but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty.
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American Standard Version
He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
Christian Standard Bible
A greedy one is in a hurry for wealth; he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him.
English Standard Version
A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty will come upon him.
King James Version
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
New American Standard Bible
A person with an evil eye hurries after wealth And does not know that poverty will come upon him.
New International Version
The stingy are eager to get rich and are unaware that poverty awaits them.
New King James Version
A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, And does not consider that poverty will come upon him.
World English Bible
A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.