Proverbs 28:26
One who trusts in himself is a fool; 2 but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe. 1
One Unity Resource Bible
In The King James Version
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
In Context
25One who is greedy stirs up strife; 2 but one who trusts in Adonai will prosper. 1
27One who gives to the poor has no lack; 2 but one who closes his eyes will have many curses. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 3:5Trust in Adonai with all your heart, 2 and don’t lean on your own understanding. 1
Proverbs 26:12Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? 2 There is more hope for a fool than for him. 1
Mark 7:21For from within, out of the hearts of men, proceed evil thoughts, moicheiai ·adulteries·, porhneia ·sexual immorality·, murders, thefts,
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:26
25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat. Note, 1. Those make themselves lean, and continually unquiet, that are haughty and quarrelsome, for they are opposed to those that shall be made fat: He that is of a proud heart, that is conceited of himself and looks with a contempt upon all about him, that cannot bear either competition or contradiction, he stirs up strife, makes mischief, and creates disturbance to himself and every body else. 2.… Read the whole commentary →