Proverbs 28:26
He that trusts to a bold heart, such an one is a fool: but he that walks in wisdom shall be safe.
LXX2012 (British)
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
25An unbelieving man judges rashly: but he that trusts in the Lord will act carefully.
Cross References
2 Kings 8:13And Azael said, Who is your servant? a dead dog, that he + 8:13 Gr. shall. should do this thing? And Elisaie said, The Lord has shown me you ruling over Syria.
Proverbs 3:5Trust in God with all your heart; and be not exalted in your own wisdom.
Proverbs 26:12I have seen a man who seemed + 26:12 Gr. by. to himself to be wise; but a fool had more hope than he.
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 →