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