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Proverbs 11:28

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Proverbs 11:28 · King James Version

In other versions

  • He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

    ASV

  • He who puts his faith in wealth will come to nothing; but the upright man will be full of growth like the green leaf.

    BBE

  • He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.

    DBY

  • He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

    WEB

  • Whoso is confident in his wealth he falleth, And as a leaf, the righteous flourish.

    YLT

  • He that trusts in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

    ENG

  • He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

    WBT

  • He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.

    BSB

In context

26He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

27He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

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