Devine Scripture

Proverbs 28:26

Proverbs chapter 28 · verse 26 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

Context

v.25He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

v.26This passage

v.27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

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.