Proverbs 28:25

A greedy man stirs up conflict, 1 but the one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper. 1

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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 and his mother and says, “That is no sin,” 1 he is the companion of the one who destroys. 1

26One who trusts in his own heart is a fool, 1 but whoever walks in wisdom will keep away from danger. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 84:12Yahweh of hosts, 1 blessed is the man who trusts in you.

Proverbs 11:25The generous person will prosper 1 and the one who gives water to others will have water for himself. 1

Proverbs 13:10Pride only breeds conflict, 1 but for those who listen to good advice there is wisdom. 1

Proverbs 15:30The light of the eyes brings joy to the heart 1 and good news is health to the body. 1

Proverbs 22:10Drive away the mocker, and out goes strife; 1 disputes and insults will cease. 1

Proverbs 29:25The fear of man makes a snare, 1 but the one who trusts in Yahweh will be protected. 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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