Proverbs 28:26
What does Proverbs 28:26 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 28:26 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is trusting in his heart is a fool, And whoso is walking in wisdom is delivered.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Mark 7:21
For from within, out of the heart of men, evil thoughts proceed, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries,
- Proverbs 3:5
Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:
- Jeremiah 17:9
The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it?
- James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.
- Romans 8:7
because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can it be:
- Job 28:28
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.
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