Proverbs 11:28
He that trusteth in his riches, the same, shall fall, but, like the leaf, shall the righteous break forth.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
In Context
Cross References
Job 31:24If I made gold my stay, and, to precious metal, said, My confidence!
Psalms 49:6As for them who are trusting in their wealth,—And, in the abundance of their riches, do boast themselves,
Psalms 62:10Do not trust in extortion, Nor, with robbery, become vain, As for wealth, when it beareth fruit, Do not set [thereon your] heart.
Proverbs 10:15The substance of the rich, is his strong city, the terror of the poor, is their poverty.
Jeremiah 17:8For he shall become like a tree planted by waters, And, by a stream, shall he send out his roots, Neither shall he perceive when heat cometh, But, his leaf shall continue green: Even in a year of dearth, shall he not be anxious, Neither shall he cease from bearing fruit.
Luke 12:20But God said unto him—Simple one! on this very night, they are asking, thy soul, from thee; The things, then, which thou hast prepared, whose shall they be?
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 →