The covetous temper leads not only to dishonesty, but to the “evil eye” of envy; and the temper of grudging, carking care, leads him to poverty.
SDA Bible Commentary (limited)
Volume 1-7
22. Hath an evil eye. The first clause may better be translated, “The man that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches” (ch.23:6). For the avaricious man there is no permanent gain.