Proverbs 11:28
He who trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
In Context
27He, who earnestly seeketh good, seeketh favor; But he that seeketh mischief, it shall come upon him.
29He that harasseth his household shall inherit wind; And the fool shall be the servant of the wise.
Cross References
Job 31:24If I have made gold my trust, Or said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;
Psalms 49:6They who trust in their riches, And glory in the greatness of their wealth?
Psalms 62:10Trust not in extortion; Place no vain hopes in rapine! If riches increase, set not your heart upon them!
Proverbs 10:15The rich man's wealth is his strong city; The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
Jeremiah 17:8He shall be like a tree planted by the water-side, That spreadeth out her roots by the stream, That feeleth not when the heat cometh, But whose leaf is green; That careth not in the year of drought, Nor ceaseth from yielding fruit.
Luke 12:20But God said to him, Fool! this night will thy soul he required of thee; and whose will those things be which thou hast laid up?
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 →