Proverbs 28:25

One who is greedy stirs up strife; 2 but one who trusts in Adonai will prosper. 1

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In The King James Version

He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

In Context

24Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, “It’s not rebellious breach of relationship.” 2 He is a partner with a destroyer. 1

26One who trusts in himself is a fool; 2 but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 84:12Adonai Tzva'ot [Yahweh Commander of heaven’s armies], 2 blessed is the man who trusts in you.

Proverbs 11:25The liberal soul shall be made fat. 2 He who waters shall be watered also himself. 1

Proverbs 13:10Pride only breeds quarrels, 2 but with ones who take advice is wisdom. 1

Proverbs 15:30The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. 2 Good news gives health to the bones. 1

Proverbs 22:10Divorce the mocker, and strife will go out; 2 yes, quarrels and insults will stop. 1

Proverbs 29:25The fear of man proves to be a snare, 2 but whoever puts his trust in Adonai is kept safe. 1

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 →

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