Proverbs 28:26

In 11 translations

BSB

He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

KJV

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

WEB

One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

ASV

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

LSV

Whoever is trusting in his heart is a fool, || And whoever is walking in wisdom is delivered.

YLT

Whoso is trusting in his heart is a fool, And whoso is walking in wisdom is delivered.

DBY

He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

DRC

He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved.

GNV

Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.

JPS

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall escape.

LXXE

He that trusts to a bold heart, such an one is a fool: but he that walks in wisdom shall be safe.

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Original-language editions

WLC

בּוֹטֵ֣חַ בְּ֭לִבּוֹ ה֣וּא כְסִ֑יל וְהוֹלֵ֥ךְ בְּ֝חָכְמָ֗ה ה֣וּא יִמָּלֵֽט׃

LXX-Br

Ὃς πέποιθε θρασείᾳ καρδίᾳ, ὁ τοιοῦτος ἄφρων, ὃς δὲ πορεύεται σοφίᾳ σωθήσεται.

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Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 3:5Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
• Jeremiah 17:9The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?
• Job 28:28And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
• Romans 8:7because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so.
• James 1:5Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
• 2 Timothy 3:15From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
• James 3:13–18Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in…
• Mark 7:21–23For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. All these evils come from within, and…
• 2 Kings 8:13“But how could your servant, a mere dog, do such a monstrous thing?” said Hazael. And Elisha answered, “The LORD has shown me that you will be king over Aram.”
• Mark 14:27–31Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away, for it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” Peter declared, “Even if…

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