Proverbs 28:22

He that hasteth&c. The order of subject and predicate should be reversed as in A.V. marg. and R.V.: He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches. After the manner of this Collection, we have three proverbs (Proverbs 28:20) on the same subject brought together. Covetousness is a characteristic of a man who is untrustworthy, Proverbs 28:20, partial, Proverbs 28:21, and mean and grudging, Proverbs 28:22.

poverty Or, want, R.V. Because it is "the liberal soul" that "shall be made fat," Proverbs 11:25. Comp. Isaiah 32:8.