Proverbs 28:26
Whoever trusts in his own heart is a fool. But whoever treads wisely, the same shall be saved.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
In Context
27Whoever gives to the poor shall not be in need. Whoever despises his petition will suffer scarcity.
Cross References
2 Kings 8:13And Hazael said, “But what am I, your servant, a dog, that I would do this great thing?” And Elisha said, “The Lord has revealed to me that you will be the king of Syria.”
Proverbs 3:5Have confidence in the Lord with all your heart, and do not depend upon your own prudence.
Proverbs 26:12Have you seen a man who seems wise to himself? There will be greater hope held for the unwise than for him.
Mark 7:21For from within, from the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
Romans 8:7And the wisdom of the flesh is inimical to God. For it is not subject to the law of God, nor can it be.
James 1:5But if anyone among you is in need of wisdom, let him petition God, who gives abundantly to all without reproach, and it shall be given to him.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:26
25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat. Note, 1. Those make themselves lean, and continually unquiet, that are haughty and quarrelsome, for they are opposed to those that shall be made fat: He that is of a proud heart, that is conceited of himself and looks with a contempt upon all about him, that cannot bear either competition or contradiction, he stirs up strife, makes mischief, and creates disturbance to himself and every body else. 2.… Read the whole commentary →