Proverbs 11:28
He that trusteth in his riches shall haue a fall: but the ryghteous shall florishe as the greene leafe.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
In Context
Cross References
Proverbs 10:15The riche mans goodes are his strong holde: but their owne pouertie feareth the poore.
Luke 12:20But God sayde vnto hym: Thou foole, this nyght wyll they fetch awaye thy soule againe fro thee: Then whose shall those thynges be, which thou hast prouided?
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:28
The Folly and Misery of Sinners. 27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. Observe, 1. Those that are industrious to do good in the world get themselves beloved both with God and man: He that rises early to that which is good (so the word is), that seeks opportunities of serving his friends and relieving the poor, and lays out himself therein, procures favour. All about him love him, and speak well of him, and will be ready to do him a kindness; and,… Read the whole commentary →