Proverbs 11:28
He that trusteth in his riches, shall fall: but the righteous shall florish as a leafe.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
In Context
27He that seeketh good things, getteth fauour: but he that seeketh euill, it shall come to him.
Cross References
Job 31:24If I made gold mine hope, or haue sayd to the wedge of golde, Thou art my confidence,
Psalms 49:6They trust in their goods, and boast them selues in the multitude of their riches.
Psalms 62:10Trust not in oppression nor in robberie: be not vaine: if riches increase, set not your heart thereon.
Proverbs 10:15The riche mans goodes are his strong citie: but the feare of the needie is their pouertie.
Jeremiah 17:8For he shall be as a tree that is planted by the water, which spreadeth out her rootes by the riuer, and shall not feele when the heate commeth, but her leafe shall be greene, and shall not care for the yeere of drought, neyther shall cease from yeelding fruit.
Luke 12:20But God said vnto him, O foole, this night wil they fetch away thy soule from thee: then whose shall those things be which thou hast prouided?
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 →