Proverbs 28:25
A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
24He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
26He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
Cross References
Psalms 84:12O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!
Proverbs 11:25A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
Proverbs 13:10Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
Proverbs 15:30The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.
Proverbs 22:10Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.
Proverbs 29:25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:25
24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. As Christ shows the absurdity and wickedness of those children who think it is no duty, in some cases, to maintain their parents ( Matt. xv. 5 ), so Solomon here shows the absurdity and wickedness of those who think it is no sin to rob their parents, either by force or secretly, by wheedling them or threatening them, or by wasting what they have, and (which is no better than robbing them) running… Read the whole commentary →