King James Version
Proverbs 28:26
26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Proverbs 28:26 in other versions
- New International Version (NIV)Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Those who trust their own insight are foolish, but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.
Context of Proverbs 28:26
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. He 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. 28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Read all of Proverbs 28Proverbs 28:26 word by word
בּוֹטֵ֣חַ בְּ֭לִבּוֹ ה֣וּא כְסִ֑יל וְהוֹלֵ֥ךְ בְּ֝חָכְמָ֗ה ה֣וּא יִמָּלֵֽט׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 28:26
- Proverbs 3:5Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
- 2 Kings 8:13And Hazael said, But what, is thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing? And Elisha answered, The Lord hath shewed me that thou shalt be king over Syria.
- Jeremiah 17:9The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?
- Mark 7:21For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
- Mark 14:27And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.
- Romans 8:7Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
- Job 28:28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
- 2 Timothy 3:15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
- James 1:5If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
- James 3:13Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
Commentaries on Proverbs 28:26
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool - For his heart, which is deceitful and desperately wicked, will infallibly deceive him.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 26The contrast between the wisdom of him who trusts in the Lord, and the folly of self-trust.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 26Verse 26 A fool trusts to his own strength, merit, and righteousness. And trusts to his own heart, which is not only deceitful above all things, but which has often deceived him.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 26Wise people listen to others' advice, while those who only trust themselves act foolishly.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2626. (Compare Pr 3:6-8). walketh wisely--that is, trusting in God (Pr 22:17-19).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 28
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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