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Proverbs 28:25

He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
Proverbs 28:25 · King James Version

In other versions

  • He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

    ASV

  • He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.

    BBE

  • He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.

    DBY

  • One who is greedy stirs up strife; But one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

    WEB

  • Whoso is proud in soul stirreth up contention, And whoso is trusting on Jehovah is made fat.

    YLT

  • He that is of a proud heart stirs up strife: but he that puts his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

    ENG

  • He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

    WBT

  • A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

    BSB

In context

23He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.

25He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

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