The Boldness of the Righteous
Proverbs 28:25
In 11 translations
- BSB
- A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
- KJV
- He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
- WEB
- One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
- ASV
- He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.
- LSV
- Whoever is proud in soul stirs up contention, || And whoever is trusting on YHWH is made fat.
- YLT
- Whoso is proud in soul stirreth up contention, And whoso is trusting on Jehovah is made fat.
- DBY
- He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.
- DRC
- He that boasteth, and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed.
- GNV
- He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.
- JPS
- He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be abundantly gratified.
- LXXE
- An unbelieving man judges rashly: but he that trusts in the Lord will act carefully.
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Original-language editions
- WLC
- רְחַב־נֶ֭פֶשׁ יְגָרֶ֣ה מָד֑וֹן וּבוֹטֵ֖חַ עַל־יְהוָ֣ה יְדֻשָּֽׁן׃
- LXX-Br
- Ἄπιστος ἀνὴρ κρίνει εἰκῆ, ὃς δὲ πέποιθεν ἐπὶ Κύριον ἐν ἐπιμελείᾳ ἔσται.
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Cross-references most cited first
- Proverbs 11:25A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
- 1 Timothy 6:6Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.
- Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.
- Proverbs 13:10Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
- Proverbs 13:4The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
- Proverbs 29:25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
- Proverbs 29:22An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
- Proverbs 15:18A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
- Jeremiah 17:7–8But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are…
- Proverbs 22:10Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.
- Proverbs 21:24Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.
- Psalms 84:12O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!
- Isaiah 58:11The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
- Proverbs 15:30The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.
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