King James Version:
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¶ He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like sprouting leaves.
Berean Standard Bible:
He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.
American Standard Version:
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
He that trusteth{H982} in his riches{H6239} shall fall{H5307}: but the righteous{H6662} shall flourish{H6524} as a branch{H5929}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Timothy 6:17
- Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
Jeremiah 17:8
- For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and [that] spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.
Psalms 52:7
- Lo, [this is] the man [that] made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, [and] strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Psalms 52:8
- But I [am] like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
Psalms 1:3
- And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Mark 10:24
- And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
Mark 10:25
- It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
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Commentary for Proverbs 11:28
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H982
There are 117 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּטַח
Transliteration: bâṭach
Pronunciation: baw-takh'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to hide for refuge (but not so precipitately as חָסָה); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure; be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust. - Strong's Number: H6239
There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֹשֶׁר
Transliteration: ʻôsher
Pronunciation: o'-sher
Description: from עָשַׁר; wealth; [idiom] far (richer), riches. - Strong's Number: H5307
There are 403 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָפַל
Transliteration: nâphal
Pronunciation: naw-fal'
Description: a primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative); be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for פָּלַל), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down. - Strong's Number: H6662
There are 197 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צַדִּיק
Transliteration: tsaddîyq
Pronunciation: tsad-deek'
Description: from צָדַק; just; just, lawful, righteous (man). - Strong's Number: H6524
There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּרַח
Transliteration: pârach
Pronunciation: paw-rakh'
Description: a primitive root; to break forth as a bud, i.e. bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourish; [idiom] abroad, [idiom] abundantly, blossom, break forth (out), bud, flourish, make fly, grow, spread, spring (up). - Strong's Number: H5929
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָלֶה
Transliteration: ʻâleh
Pronunciation: aw-leh'
Description: from עָלָה; a leaf (as coming up on a tree); collectively, foliage; branch, leaf.