Proverbs 28:25

Proverbs 28:25 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.
• English Standard Version (ESV)A greedy man stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the Lord will be enriched.
• New King James Version (NKJV)He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Greed causes fighting; trusting the Lord leads to prosperity.

Context of Proverbs 28:25

23Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor rather than one who has a flattering tongue. 24Whoever robs their father or mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is partner to one who destroys. The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper. 26Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe. 27Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.

Proverbs 28:25 word by word

רְחַב־נֶ֭פֶשׁ יְגָרֶ֣ה מָד֑וֹן וּבוֹטֵ֖חַ עַל־יְהוָ֣ה יְדֻשָּֽׁן׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• He that is of a proudרָחָבrâchâb · broad: arrogantH7342
• heartנֶ֫פֶשׁnephesh · soul: personH5315
• stirreth upגָּרָהgârâh · to stir upH1624
• strifeמָדוֹןmâdôn · strifeH4066
• but he that putteth his trustבָּטַחbâţach · to trustH982
• in the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• shall be made fatדָּשֵׁןdâshên · to prosperH1878

Cross-references for Proverbs 28:25

• Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.
• Proverbs 13:10Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
• Proverbs 15:18A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
• Proverbs 21:24The proud and arrogant person—“Mocker” is his name— behaves with insolent fury.
• Proverbs 22:10Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended.
• Proverbs 29:22An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
• Psalms 84:12Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you.
• Jeremiah 17:7“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.
• 1 Timothy 6:6But godliness with contentment is great gain.
• Proverbs 11:25A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
• Proverbs 13:4A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
• Proverbs 15:30Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
• Isaiah 58:11The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

Commentaries on Proverbs 28:25

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25Shall be made fat - Shall be prosperous.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25Shall be made fat - He shall enjoy the two-fold blessing of abundance and tranquility (compare Proverbs 11:25).Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 25Verse 25 Those make themselves always easy, that live in continual dependence upon God and his grace, and live by faith.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25Greedy people fight to control situations to gain wealth. Trusting the Lord helps wise people stay calm and, surprisingly, find prosperity.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2525. of a proud heart--literally, "puffed up of soul"--that is, self-confident, and hence overbearing and litigious. made fat--or, "prosperous" (Pr 11:25; 16:20).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 28:25

• Faith
• Heart
• Pride
• Righteous
• Strife

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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