Proverbs 11:28
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as foliage.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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
Job 31:24If I have made gold my hope, and have said to the fine gold: 'Thou art my confidence';
Psalms 49:6(49-7) Of them that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches?
Psalms 62:10(62-11) Trust not in oppression, and put not vain hope in robbery; if riches increase, set not your heart thereon.
Proverbs 10:15The rich man's wealth is his strong city; the ruin of the poor is their poverty.
Jeremiah 17:8For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out its roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but its foliage shall be luxuriant; and shall not be anxious in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.
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 →